How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Grand Junction?
$44,140a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $21.22 an hour or $3,678 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.22
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $44,140Highest 10%: $49,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $38,650 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $44,140 | $21.22 | |
| 75th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 90th | $49,560 | $23.83 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Denver, CO | $49,050 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $48,320 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,080 |
| Boulder, CO | $46,630 |
| Greeley, CO | $44,850 |
| Pueblo, CO | $44,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Grand Junction, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Grand Junction?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $21.22 ($44,140 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Grand Junction than the national average?
Yes: $44,140 against $40,140 nationally, 10% more.
How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $47,490, so Grand Junction pays 7% less.
Where does Grand Junction rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
103 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Grand Junction?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,560 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.