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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Wilmington?

$38,790a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Wilmington, NC metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.

Hourly
$18.65
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
194 of 363
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,380Median: $38,790Highest 10%: $51,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,380$15.09
25th$36,790$17.69
Median$38,790$18.65
75th$47,230$22.71
90th$51,370$24.70

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Virginia Beach, VA$41,220
Asheville, NC$40,500
Durham, NC$39,780
Charlotte, NC$39,680
Raleigh, NC$39,020
Greensboro, NC$38,850
Hickory, NC$38,370
Fayetteville, NC$37,830
Burlington, NC$37,480
Winston-Salem, NC$36,730
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in North Carolina Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

Related jobs in Wilmington

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$72,310
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$63,550
Machinist$62,810
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,190
Inspector$57,840
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$56,990
Welder$55,340
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,390
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$47,520
Separating$46,320
Salaries for every job in Wilmington, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Wilmington?

The median hourly pay in the Wilmington, NC metro area is $18.65 ($38,790 a year).

Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Wilmington than the national average?

No: $38,790 against $40,140 nationally, 3% less.

How does Wilmington compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,240, so Wilmington pays 1% more.

Where does Wilmington rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

194 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Wilmington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,370 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.