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How much does a meat make in Washington?

$35,670a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.15 an hour or $2,973 a month.

Hourly
$17.15
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
94 of 133
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,520Median: $35,670Highest 10%: $46,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,520$12.75
25th$31,200$15.00
Median$35,670$17.15
75th$37,040$17.81
90th$46,580$22.39

Other cities in District of Columbia

Median yearly pay for meats.

No other city in the state with data.
Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Washington

Same field, median yearly pay.

Gas Plant Operator$99,880
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$99,610
Power Plant Operator$92,320
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$91,480
Plant and System Operator$83,760
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,990
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$73,600
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$72,660
Prepress Technician and Worker$70,670
Salaries for every job in Washington, DC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Washington?

The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.15 ($35,670 a year).

Do meats make more in Washington than the national average?

No: $35,670 against $38,300 nationally, 7% less.

Where does Washington rank for meat pay?

94 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Washington?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,580 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.