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

$46,720a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $22.46 an hour or $3,893 a month.

Hourly
$22.46
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
49 of 363
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,400Median: $46,720Highest 10%: $61,490
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,400$17.50
25th$38,960$18.73
Median$46,720$22.46
75th$51,020$24.53
90th$61,490$29.56

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Barnstable Town, MA$50,290
Boston, MA$48,910
Springfield, MA$45,800
Providence, RI$45,210
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,300
Power Plant Operator$101,400
Chemical Plant and System Operator$88,510
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$78,710
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,210
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$67,190
Machinist$64,480
Tool and Die Maker$61,770
Welder$60,320
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $22.46 ($46,720 a year).

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

Yes: $46,720 against $40,140 nationally, 16% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $48,430, so Worcester pays 4% less.

Where does Worcester rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

49 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,490 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.