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How much does a meat make in Denver?

$48,880a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,073 a month.

Hourly
$23.50
Vs. national median
+28%
Rank among cities
5 of 133
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $48,880Highest 10%: $58,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,440$16.56
25th$40,950$19.69
Median$48,880$23.50
75th$56,540$27.18
90th$58,310$28.03

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Median yearly pay for meats.

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Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.50 ($48,880 a year).

Do meats make more in Denver than the national average?

Yes: $48,880 against $38,300 nationally, 28% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $50,390, so Denver pays 3% less.

Where does Denver rank for meat pay?

5 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,310 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.