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Big Red F

Oyster Shucker

Boulder, CO · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Wellness resources JAX FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR - OYSTER SHUCKER Come join the Family! Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is looking for a talented and energetic OYSTER SHUCKER. Oyster Shuckers are a special ...

Lib's Grill

Oyster Shucker/Bar Back

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$6 - $8/hr

TOWSON LOCATION ONLY Oyster Shucker / Barback Part front-of-house energy. Part kitchen craft. Entirely essential. This is a dual role that blends the precision of a kitchen position with the ...

Craft 31

Bar Back Oyster Shucker

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Bar Back / Oyster Shucker Craft 31 | Williamsburg, VA Looking to get your foot in the door in the restaurant industry? Craft 31 is hiring a dependable, hardworking Bar Back / Oyster Shucker to join ...

Craft 31

Bar Back Oyster Shucker

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

Bar Back / Oyster Shucker Craft 31 | Williamsburg, VA Looking to get your foot in the door in the restaurant industry? Craft 31 is hiring a dependable, hardworking Bar Back / Oyster Shucker to join ...

Jones Oyster Co

Oyster Shucker

Greenville, SC · On-site

Jone's is seeking enthusiastic Shucker candidates to join our team! We are currently looking for dynamic, outgoing, and knowledgeable oyster shuckers to add to our hospitality team. This role is ...

Big Red F

Oyster Shucker

Boulder, CO · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Wellness resources JAX FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR - OYSTER SHUCKER Come join the Family! Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is looking for a talented and energetic OYSTER SHUCKER. Oyster Shuckers are a special ...

Jones Oyster Co

Oyster Shucker

Greenville, SC

$15/hr

Jone's is seeking enthusiastic Shucker candidates to join our team! We are currently looking for dynamic, outgoing, and knowledgeable oyster shuckers to add to our hospitality team. This role is ...

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How much do shucker jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for shucker in the United States is $17.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Shucker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Shucker, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of food safety, often acquired through on-the-job training rather than formal education. Familiarity with specialized knives, shucking tools, and safety equipment is typically required. Excellent hand-eye coordination, stamina, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are important soft skills. These competencies ensure a high-quality product and safe, efficient operations in fast-paced seafood or restaurant environments.

What are shuckers?

Shuckers are workers who specialize in opening shellfish, such as oysters, clams, or mussels, to remove the edible part inside. They use special tools, like shucking knives, to carefully pry open the shells without damaging the meat. Shuckers can work in seafood processing plants, restaurants, or at seafood markets, and their skills are important for ensuring the quality and safety of the seafood served to customers.

What is the difference between Shucker vs Oyster Harvester?

AspectShuckerOyster Harvester
CredentialsTypically no formal certification, but experience preferredMay require knowledge of harvesting techniques, sometimes certifications for safety
Work EnvironmentIndoor or outdoor seafood processing facilitiesOutdoor coastal waters, oyster beds
Employer & IndustrySeafood processing companies, restaurants, marketsOyster farms, aquaculture companies

The main difference is that a Shucker primarily works in processing oysters by shucking them, often indoors, while an Oyster Harvester is involved in harvesting oysters directly from the water. The Shucker focuses on preparing oysters for sale, whereas the Oyster Harvester is responsible for collecting oysters from the wild or farms. Both roles require knowledge of oysters, but their work environments and responsibilities differ significantly.

What are some common challenges faced by shuckers, and how can they be addressed?

Shuckers often face challenges such as repetitive hand movements, risk of hand injuries from sharp shells or knives, and maintaining speed without sacrificing quality. To address these, many employers provide specialized tools, proper safety training, and encourage regular breaks to prevent fatigue. Working as a shucker also typically involves being part of a team in a fast-paced environment, so strong communication and attention to detail help ensure both safety and efficiency.
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Infographic showing various Shucker job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, and 35% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $35,772 per year, or $17.2 per hour.

Oyster Shucker

Big Red F

Boulder, CO • On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

JAX FISH HOUSE & OYSTER BAR - OYSTER SHUCKER
Come join the Family! Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar is looking for a talented and energetic OYSTER SHUCKER.
Oyster Shuckers are a special breed of hospitalitarian. Specialized skills of caretaking and preparation of oysters, jewels from the sea that as a culinary experience, are unmatched. Our Shuckers are on stage, as one of the first sights in our front doors is an icy display of the freshest oysters possible and the shucking is live and in person behind our bars. While also a member of the kitchen crew, our Shuckers are the foundation to providing a remarkable guest experience - yes, you'll be engaging with guests!! Candidates should be eager to learn, adaptable and comfortable in a kitchen and in the dining room/bar, working with hot equipment, knives, slicers, etc.
Jax brings the coast to the coast-less. Inspired by the timeless fish houses of the East, West, and Gulf shorelines, we create incredible memories and share delicious food and drink with friends and family. We are a neighborhood seafood bar with a wild vibe of rocks popping, drinks shaking, pots and pans clattering from the counter bar, and laughter a happening. This is a scene you want to be a part of, and a spot you won't want to leave.
Here's the skinny
  • Full-Time or Part-Time (full-availability: nights & weekends) 1pm-10pm
  • Team Service Tip Pool Model (we share tips among all hourly employees!)
  • $25 per hour average starting wage (with opportunity to earn more!)
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Flexible schedule
  • Big Red F Restaurant Dining Discount
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for full-time team members after 6 months

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Your sexual, religious and political preferences are of no concern to us. Your humanity, kindness and ability to do your job better than anyone on the planet is what we are concerned with.
Who we are: We are a collective of locally owned and fiercely independent restaurants and bars rooted in Boulder, Colorado.
Our Mission: We Serve Delicious and Memorable Hospitality - OUR HOSPITALITY IS EVERYTHING WE DO
Our Values: We are committed to the happiness of our guests, the success of our team, and the connection to our communities.
Our Purpose: We are dedicated to creating outstanding memories and experiences for our guests around eating and drinking.
Compensation: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Big Red F is in the business of PEOPLE. The people we work with and the people we welcome into our restaurants everyday - be it our guests, delivery drivers or visitors that walk through our front or back doors. Our continued success and longevity is due to the many unique, funky, authentic, righteous, passionate, amazing, hummmm-ble, honest, hard-working and dedicated PEOPLE who have worked within our walls and under our roofs since 1994.
So you're curious about what it's like to carry that torch and continue this legacy? Whether you are with us for a season, a year, or become one of the many, many people who have been family for 10, 15 and 20 years and beyond, the collective commitment of our teams in these restaurants is crucial to our success. We will lead, teach, laugh, struggle, win, learn and grow together, always knowing that we are only as good as our PEOPLE choose to make us. Every time the doors are unlocked, we strive to make good on the promises we make to each other and every one of our guests, which are:
  • Great food and drinks.
  • Truly memorable, intelligent, gracious, well dressed hospitality.
  • Phenomenal, one of a kind, storied, respected and welcoming restaurant homes for our PEOPLE
    • Clean and spotless, well run and proud kitchens.
    • Charming and inviting, appropriately lit, well tuned and enjoyable dining rooms

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