How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Montana?
$41,600a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Montana. That is $20.00 an hour or $3,467 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.00
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,760Median: $41,600Highest 10%: $56,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,760 | $14.31 | |
| 25th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| 75th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 90th | $56,720 | $27.27 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $47,700 |
| Billings, MT | $44,790 |
| Missoula, MT | $43,460 |
| Great Falls, MT | $39,510 |
| Helena, MT | $38,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 20. Utah | $43,440 |
| 21. Florida | $42,790 |
| 22. Indiana | $42,440 |
| 23. Montana | $41,600 |
| 24. Nevada | $40,290 |
| 25. North Dakota | $40,080 |
| 26. Tennessee | $39,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $20.00 ($41,600 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $41,600 against $40,140 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Montana rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Montana ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Montana pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $47,700 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.