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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Fort Collins?

$47,080a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,923 a month.

Hourly
$22.63
Vs. national median
+17%
Rank among cities
43 of 363
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,580Median: $47,080Highest 10%: $56,290
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,580$15.66
25th$38,760$18.63
Median$47,080$22.63
75th$52,670$25.32
90th$56,290$27.06

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Denver, CO$49,050
Colorado Springs, CO$48,320
Boulder, CO$46,630
Greeley, CO$44,850
Grand Junction, CO$44,140
Pueblo, CO$44,020
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in Colorado Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Collins

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$80,700
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$79,800
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$73,330
Plant and System Operator$70,820
Machinist$61,500
Welder$59,660
Molding$58,730
Inspector$56,740
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$50,900
Salaries for every job in Fort Collins, CO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $22.63 ($47,080 a year).

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

Yes: $47,080 against $40,140 nationally, 17% more.

How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $47,490, so Fort Collins pays 1% less.

Where does Fort Collins rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

43 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,290 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.