How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Portland?
$51,980a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $24.99 an hour or $4,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.99
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,860Median: $51,980Highest 10%: $61,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,860 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $47,520 | $22.85 | |
| Median | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| 75th | $56,760 | $27.29 | |
| 90th | $61,420 | $29.53 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Bend, OR | $51,690 |
| Medford, OR | $49,210 |
| Salem, OR | $49,070 |
| Eugene, OR | $46,740 |
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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $24.99 ($51,980 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $51,980 against $40,140 nationally, 29% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $49,360, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
7 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,420 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.