How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Alexandria?
$35,630a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,969 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 313 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,340Median: $35,630Highest 10%: $46,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,340 | $12.66 | |
| 25th | $27,190 | $13.07 | |
| Median | $35,630 | $17.13 | |
| 75th | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 90th | $46,460 | $22.34 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| New Orleans, LA | $38,820 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,260 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $37,590 |
| Shreveport, LA | $36,790 |
| Houma, LA | $36,410 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,360 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,110 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,160 |
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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $17.13 ($35,630 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $35,630 against $40,140 nationally, 11% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $36,790, so Alexandria pays 3% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
313 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,460 or more.
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.