How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Lancaster?
$36,660a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Lancaster, PA metro area. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 279 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,020Median: $36,660Highest 10%: $60,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,020 | $12.99 | |
| 25th | $32,500 | $15.63 | |
| Median | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $48,450 | $23.29 | |
| 90th | $60,060 | $28.88 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Allentown, PA | $44,980 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $41,720 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,810 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $39,770 |
| Erie, PA | $39,710 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,450 |
| York, PA | $38,340 |
| Reading, PA | $36,920 |
| Lebanon, PA | $36,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Lancaster, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Lancaster?
The median hourly pay in the Lancaster, PA metro area is $17.63 ($36,660 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Lancaster than the national average?
No: $36,660 against $40,140 nationally, 9% less.
How does Lancaster compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $38,340, so Lancaster pays 4% less.
Where does Lancaster rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
279 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,060 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.