How much does a butcher and meat cutter make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $19.30 an hour or $3,345 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.30
- Average (mean)
- $42,380
- Jobs
- 136,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,460 | $14.16 | |
| 25th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 75th | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| 90th | $58,110 | $27.94 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $51,670 |
| Alaska | $50,450 |
| Hawaii | $50,080 |
| Oregon | $49,360 |
| District of Columbia | $48,760 |
| Massachusetts | $48,430 |
| New Hampshire | $47,740 |
| Colorado | $47,490 |
| New York | $47,080 |
| Delaware | $47,040 |
| Wisconsin | $45,980 |
| Arizona | $45,780 |
| Vermont | $45,580 |
| Rhode Island | $45,210 |
| Wyoming | $44,820 |
| Connecticut | $44,570 |
| California | $44,290 |
| Maryland | $44,130 |
| Minnesota | $43,930 |
| Utah | $43,440 |
| Florida | $42,790 |
| Indiana | $42,440 |
| Montana | $41,600 |
| Nevada | $40,290 |
| North Dakota | $40,080 |
| Tennessee | $39,960 |
| South Carolina | $39,790 |
| Virginia | $39,770 |
| Michigan | $39,350 |
| Illinois | $39,240 |
| Georgia | $38,540 |
| New Jersey | $38,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,340 |
| Maine | $38,250 |
| North Carolina | $38,240 |
| Idaho | $38,030 |
| Missouri | $37,860 |
| Iowa | $37,750 |
| Nebraska | $37,630 |
| Ohio | $37,630 |
| Texas | $37,400 |
| Kansas | $37,320 |
| South Dakota | $37,310 |
| Louisiana | $36,790 |
| New Mexico | $36,640 |
| Alabama | $36,500 |
| Kentucky | $35,430 |
| Oklahoma | $35,070 |
| Arkansas | $34,380 |
| West Virginia | $33,570 |
| Mississippi | $29,700 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $60,600 |
| Bremerton, WA | $57,930 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $57,920 |
| Kahului, HI | $54,980 |
| Longview, WA | $53,550 |
| Anchorage, AK | $52,130 |
| Portland, OR | $51,980 |
| El Centro, CA | $51,960 |
| Bend, OR | $51,690 |
| Bellingham, WA | $50,970 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $50,720 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $50,290 |
| Honolulu, HI | $49,860 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $49,800 |
| Olympia, WA | $49,790 |
In other countries
Butcher and Meat Cutter belongs to the international group "Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Baker$37,160
- Meat$38,300
- Slaughterer and Meat Packer$40,130
- Food and Tobacco Roasting$44,810
- Food Batchmaker$42,290
- Food Cooking Machine Operator and Tender$41,590
- Food Processing Worker$39,680
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $19.30 ($40,140 a year).
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make a month?
About $3,345 a month before tax, based on a median of $40,140 a year.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,460 or less a year ($14.16 an hour); the top 10% make $58,110 or more.
Which state pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Washington, with a median of $51,670 a year, followed by Alaska ($50,450) and Hawaii ($50,080).
Which city pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $60,600 a year.
How many butcher and meat cutters are there in the United States?
About 136,430 people work as butcher and meat cutters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.