How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Colorado?
$47,490a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Colorado. That is $22.83 an hour or $3,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.83
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,970Median: $47,490Highest 10%: $59,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| 25th | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| Median | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 75th | $53,360 | $25.65 | |
| 90th | $59,210 | $28.47 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $49,050 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,320 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,080 |
| Boulder, CO | $46,630 |
| Greeley, CO | $44,850 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,140 |
| Pueblo, CO | $44,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 5. District of Columbia | $48,760 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $48,430 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $47,740 |
| 8. Colorado | $47,490 |
| 9. New York | $47,080 |
| 10. Delaware | $47,040 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $45,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $22.83 ($47,490 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $47,490 against $40,140 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Colorado rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $49,050 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.