How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Mississippi?
$29,700a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Mississippi. That is $14.28 an hour or $2,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.28
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,060Median: $29,700Highest 10%: $46,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,060 | $10.61 | |
| 25th | $25,700 | $12.36 | |
| Median | $29,700 | $14.28 | |
| 75th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 90th | $46,340 | $22.28 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $37,260 |
| Gulfport, MS | $30,700 |
| Jackson, MS | $29,730 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $29,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 48. Oklahoma | $35,070 |
| 49. Arkansas | $34,380 |
| 50. West Virginia | $33,570 |
| 51. Mississippi | $29,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $14.28 ($29,700 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $29,700 against $40,140 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $37,260 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.