How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Washington?
$51,670a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Washington. That is $24.84 an hour or $4,306 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.84
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,560Median: $51,670Highest 10%: $63,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| Median | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| 75th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 90th | $63,440 | $30.50 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $60,600 |
| Bremerton, WA | $57,930 |
| Longview, WA | $53,550 |
| Portland, OR | $51,980 |
| Bellingham, WA | $50,970 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $50,720 |
| Olympia, WA | $49,790 |
| Spokane, WA | $49,320 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $48,700 |
| Yakima, WA | $47,540 |
| Kennewick, WA | $44,450 |
| Lewiston, ID | $40,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 1. Washington | $51,670 |
| 2. Alaska | $50,450 |
| 3. Hawaii | $50,080 |
| 4. Oregon | $49,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $24.84 ($51,670 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $51,670 against $40,140 nationally, 29% more.
Where does Washington rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Washington ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $60,600 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.