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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Memphis?

$37,260a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $17.91 an hour or $3,105 a month.

Hourly
$17.91
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
246 of 363
Jobs in the area
450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,510Median: $37,260Highest 10%: $49,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,510$12.26
25th$33,220$15.97
Median$37,260$17.91
75th$46,630$22.42
90th$49,850$23.97

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
Clarksville, TN$36,900
Johnson City, TN$35,570
Kingsport, TN$35,430
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in Tennessee Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

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Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,270
Machinist$59,220
Chemical Plant and System Operator$57,370
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $17.91 ($37,260 a year).

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

No: $37,260 against $40,140 nationally, 7% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,960, so Memphis pays 7% less.

Where does Memphis rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

246 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,850 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.