How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Arkansas?
$34,380a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Arkansas. That is $16.53 an hour or $2,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.53
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,920Median: $34,380Highest 10%: $45,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,920 | $11.98 | |
| 25th | $29,050 | $13.97 | |
| Median | $34,380 | $16.53 | |
| 75th | $39,560 | $19.02 | |
| 90th | $45,100 | $21.68 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $37,360 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,260 |
| Little Rock, AR | $35,340 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $34,600 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $34,340 |
| Texarkana, TX | $31,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 46. Alabama | $36,500 |
| 47. Kentucky | $35,430 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $35,070 |
| 49. Arkansas | $34,380 |
| 50. West Virginia | $33,570 |
| 51. Mississippi | $29,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $16.53 ($34,380 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $34,380 against $40,140 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Arkansas ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $37,360 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.