How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Arizona?
$45,780a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Arizona. That is $22.01 an hour or $3,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.01
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $45,780Highest 10%: $54,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| 25th | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| Median | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 75th | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 90th | $54,990 | $26.44 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $46,210 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $46,050 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,040 |
| Tucson, AZ | $44,970 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $44,630 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $44,470 |
| Yuma, AZ | $38,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 9. New York | $47,080 |
| 10. Delaware | $47,040 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $45,980 |
| 12. Arizona | $45,780 |
| 13. Vermont | $45,580 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $45,210 |
| 15. Wyoming | $44,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $22.01 ($45,780 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $45,780 against $40,140 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Arizona rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Arizona ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $46,210 a year.
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.