How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Tennessee?
$39,960a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Tennessee. That is $19.21 an hour or $3,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.21
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,520Median: $39,960Highest 10%: $47,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,520 | $12.75 | |
| 25th | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| Median | $39,960 | $19.21 | |
| 75th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 90th | $47,710 | $22.94 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $44,010 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $40,580 |
| Morristown, TN | $39,960 |
| Jackson, TN | $38,840 |
| Knoxville, TN | $37,580 |
| Memphis, TN | $37,260 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,900 |
| Johnson City, TN | $35,570 |
| Kingsport, TN | $35,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 23. Montana | $41,600 |
| 24. Nevada | $40,290 |
| 25. North Dakota | $40,080 |
| 26. Tennessee | $39,960 |
| 27. South Carolina | $39,790 |
| 28. Virginia | $39,770 |
| 29. Michigan | $39,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $19.21 ($39,960 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Tennessee than the national average?
Yes: $39,960 against $40,140 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Tennessee rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Tennessee ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $44,010 a year.
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.