How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Pittsburgh?
$41,720a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $20.06 an hour or $3,477 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.06
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,530Median: $41,720Highest 10%: $56,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,530 | $14.68 | |
| 25th | $36,200 | $17.40 | |
| Median | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| 75th | $47,270 | $22.73 | |
| 90th | $56,050 | $26.95 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Allentown, PA | $44,980 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $40,810 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $39,770 |
| Erie, PA | $39,710 |
| Scranton, PA | $38,450 |
| York, PA | $38,340 |
| Reading, PA | $36,920 |
| Lancaster, PA | $36,660 |
| Lebanon, PA | $36,490 |
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Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $20.06 ($41,720 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $41,720 against $40,140 nationally, 4% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $38,340, so Pittsburgh pays 9% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
136 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,050 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.