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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Winston-Salem?

$36,730a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,061 a month.

Hourly
$17.66
Vs. national median
-8%
Rank among cities
274 of 363
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,950Median: $36,730Highest 10%: $47,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,950$13.44
25th$31,390$15.09
Median$36,730$17.66
75th$39,060$18.78
90th$47,940$23.05

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
Wilmington, NC$38,790
Hickory, NC$38,370
Fayetteville, NC$37,830
Burlington, NC$37,480
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in North Carolina Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

Related jobs in Winston-Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$69,110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,670
Welding$64,120
Tool and Die Maker$57,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,110
Machinist$50,350
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$49,790
Prepress Technician and Worker$49,760
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$48,590
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$48,580
Salaries for every job in Winston-Salem, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Winston-Salem?

The median hourly pay in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area is $17.66 ($36,730 a year).

Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Winston-Salem than the national average?

No: $36,730 against $40,140 nationally, 8% less.

How does Winston-Salem compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $38,240, so Winston-Salem pays 4% less.

Where does Winston-Salem rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

274 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Winston-Salem?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,940 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.