How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Maine?
$38,250a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Maine. That is $18.39 an hour or $3,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.39
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,780Median: $38,250Highest 10%: $57,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| Median | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| 75th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 90th | $57,670 | $27.73 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $44,360 |
| Lewiston, ME | $38,640 |
| Bangor, ME | $37,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 31. Georgia | $38,540 |
| 32. New Jersey | $38,540 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $38,340 |
| 34. Maine | $38,250 |
| 35. North Carolina | $38,240 |
| 36. Idaho | $38,030 |
| 37. Missouri | $37,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $18.39 ($38,250 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $38,250 against $40,140 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Maine rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Maine ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $44,360 a year.
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.