How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Boise City?
$44,350a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,490Median: $44,350Highest 10%: $52,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,490 | $15.14 | |
| 25th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $44,350 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $47,380 | $22.78 | |
| 90th | $52,720 | $25.35 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $45,830 |
| Logan, UT | $43,440 |
| Pocatello, ID | $38,490 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $38,030 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $37,530 |
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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Boise City?
The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $21.32 ($44,350 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Boise City than the national average?
Yes: $44,350 against $40,140 nationally, 10% more.
How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $38,030, so Boise City pays 17% more.
Where does Boise City rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
100 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Boise City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,720 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.