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

$39,680a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $19.08 an hour or $3,307 a month.

Hourly
$19.08
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
169 of 363
Jobs in the area
810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,110Median: $39,680Highest 10%: $48,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,110$14.00
25th$37,110$17.84
Median$39,680$19.08
75th$45,020$21.64
90th$48,300$23.22

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Virginia Beach, VA$41,220
Asheville, NC$40,500
Durham, NC$39,780
Raleigh, NC$39,020
Greensboro, NC$38,850
Wilmington, NC$38,790
Hickory, NC$38,370
Fayetteville, NC$37,830
Burlington, NC$37,480
Winston-Salem, NC$36,730
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in North Carolina Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$66,150
Tool and Die Maker$62,440
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$62,400
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$61,780
Plant and System Operator$61,200
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $19.08 ($39,680 a year).

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

No: $39,680 against $40,140 nationally, 1% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,240, so Charlotte pays 4% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

169 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,110 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,300 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.