How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Denver?
$49,050a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.58 an hour or $4,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.58
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,480Median: $49,050Highest 10%: $60,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $40,650 | $19.54 | |
| Median | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 75th | $54,370 | $26.14 | |
| 90th | $60,560 | $29.12 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.58 ($49,050 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $49,050 against $40,140 nationally, 22% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $47,490, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
22 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,560 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.