How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Richmond?
$40,120a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $19.29 an hour or $3,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.29
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 155 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,300Median: $40,120Highest 10%: $47,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,300 | $16.49 | |
| 25th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $40,120 | $19.29 | |
| 75th | $40,120 | $19.29 | |
| 90th | $47,880 | $23.02 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Washington, DC | $44,160 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $41,220 |
| Roanoke, VA | $38,100 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $37,470 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $36,930 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,430 |
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Salaries for every job in Richmond, VAFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $19.29 ($40,120 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $40,120 against $40,140 nationally, 0% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $39,770, so Richmond pays 1% more.
Where does Richmond rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
155 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,880 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.