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

$39,020a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $18.76 an hour or $3,252 a month.

Hourly
$18.76
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
183 of 363
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,140Median: $39,020Highest 10%: $57,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,140$14.97
25th$35,400$17.02
Median$39,020$18.76
75th$47,220$22.70
90th$57,110$27.46

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Virginia Beach, VA$41,220
Asheville, NC$40,500
Durham, NC$39,780
Charlotte, NC$39,680
Greensboro, NC$38,850
Wilmington, NC$38,790
Hickory, NC$38,370
Fayetteville, NC$37,830
Burlington, NC$37,480
Winston-Salem, NC$36,730
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in North Carolina Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,230
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,660
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,640
Machinist$61,430
Plant and System Operator$61,110
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$61,000
Tool and Die Maker$60,590
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$60,440
Welder$56,940
Medical Appliance Technician$56,490
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $18.76 ($39,020 a year).

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

No: $39,020 against $40,140 nationally, 3% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,240, so Raleigh pays 2% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

183 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,110 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.