How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Phoenix?
$46,040a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $22.13 an hour or $3,837 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.13
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,970Median: $46,040Highest 10%: $57,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,970 | $17.29 | |
| 25th | $38,190 | $18.36 | |
| Median | $46,040 | $22.13 | |
| 75th | $50,970 | $24.50 | |
| 90th | $57,300 | $27.55 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $46,210 |
| Tucson, AZ | $44,970 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $44,630 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $44,470 |
| Yuma, AZ | $38,620 |
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Salaries for every job in Phoenix, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $22.13 ($46,040 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $46,040 against $40,140 nationally, 15% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $45,780, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
61 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,300 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.