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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Augusta?

$37,130a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $17.85 an hour or $3,094 a month.

Hourly
$17.85
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
252 of 363
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,630Median: $37,130Highest 10%: $49,170
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,630$12.80
25th$31,940$15.36
Median$37,130$17.85
75th$44,860$21.57
90th$49,170$23.64

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Chattanooga, TN$40,580
Savannah, GA$39,420
Atlanta, GA$38,910
Valdosta, GA$38,440
Warner Robins, GA$38,410
Gainesville, GA$38,020
Albany, GA$37,700
Columbus, GA$36,810
Macon, GA$36,180
Athens, GA$35,980
Dalton, GA$30,140
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in Georgia Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$113,500
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,570
Machinist$67,140
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$58,050
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,790
Dental Laboratory Technician$53,930
Welder$50,800
Inspector$49,960
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,740
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$49,720
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Augusta?

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $17.85 ($37,130 a year).

Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Augusta than the national average?

No: $37,130 against $40,140 nationally, 7% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $38,540, so Augusta pays 4% less.

Where does Augusta rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

252 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Augusta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,170 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.