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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Johnson City?

$35,570a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $17.10 an hour or $2,964 a month.

Hourly
$17.10
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
314 of 363
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,890Median: $35,570Highest 10%: $45,510
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,890$13.41
25th$32,950$15.84
Median$35,570$17.10
75th$40,120$19.29
90th$45,510$21.88

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Nashville, TN$44,010
Chattanooga, TN$40,580
Morristown, TN$39,960
Jackson, TN$38,840
Knoxville, TN$37,580
Memphis, TN$37,260
Clarksville, TN$36,900
Kingsport, TN$35,430
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in Tennessee Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$60,880
Tool and Die Maker$56,460
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,220
Welder$46,070
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$46,010
Machinist$45,550
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$45,480
Inspector$44,980
Coating$44,600
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$43,480
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $17.10 ($35,570 a year).

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

No: $35,570 against $40,140 nationally, 11% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,960, so Johnson City pays 11% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

314 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,510 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.