How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Texas?
$37,400a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Texas. That is $17.98 an hour or $3,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.98
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,760Median: $37,400Highest 10%: $55,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,760 | $11.42 | |
| 25th | $28,530 | $13.72 | |
| Median | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| 75th | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 90th | $55,160 | $26.52 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $45,060 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $44,000 |
| Midland, TX | $43,710 |
| Killeen, TX | $43,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $42,960 |
| College Station, TX | $39,520 |
| Houston, TX | $38,120 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,040 |
| Brownsville, TX | $37,200 |
| Amarillo, TX | $37,040 |
| Waco, TX | $36,630 |
| Odessa, TX | $36,370 |
| San Angelo, TX | $35,570 |
| Lubbock, TX | $35,410 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,140 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,090 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $35,090 |
| Abilene, TX | $34,680 |
| Longview, TX | $33,780 |
| Texarkana, TX | $31,420 |
| El Paso, TX | $31,230 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,610 |
| Tyler, TX | $27,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 38. Iowa | $37,750 |
| 39. Nebraska | $37,630 |
| 40. Ohio | $37,630 |
| 41. Texas | $37,400 |
| 42. Kansas | $37,320 |
| 43. South Dakota | $37,310 |
| 44. Louisiana | $36,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $17.98 ($37,400 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $37,400 against $40,140 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Texas ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $45,060 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.