How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Boston?
$48,910a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $23.51 an hour or $4,076 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.51
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,420Median: $48,910Highest 10%: $61,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| 25th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| 75th | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| 90th | $61,930 | $29.77 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $50,290 |
| Worcester, MA | $46,720 |
| Springfield, MA | $45,800 |
| Providence, RI | $45,210 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $23.51 ($48,910 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $48,910 against $40,140 nationally, 22% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $48,430, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
23 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,930 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.