How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $21.23 an hour or $3,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.23
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $44,160 | $21.23 | |
| 75th | $52,620 | $25.30 | |
| 90th | $64,780 | $31.14 |
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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $21.23 ($44,160 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $44,160 against $40,140 nationally, 10% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $48,760, so Washington pays 9% less.
Where does Washington rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
102 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,780 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.