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

$44,010a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $21.16 an hour or $3,668 a month.

Hourly
$21.16
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
108 of 363
Jobs in the area
920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,840Median: $44,010Highest 10%: $48,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,840$17.23
25th$40,740$19.59
Median$44,010$21.16
75th$47,130$22.66
90th$48,200$23.17

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Chattanooga, TN$40,580
Morristown, TN$39,960
Jackson, TN$38,840
Knoxville, TN$37,580
Memphis, TN$37,260
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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Tool and Die Maker$69,210
Gas Plant Operator$66,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$59,740
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$57,030
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$56,400
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$56,280
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $21.16 ($44,010 a year).

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

Yes: $44,010 against $40,140 nationally, 10% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $39,960, so Nashville pays 10% more.

Where does Nashville rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

108 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,200 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.