SOC 513021

Butchers and Meat Cutters

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.

National Median

$38,960

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$38,960

Entry Level (10th pct)

$28,850

Experienced (90th pct)

$57,130

Total Employed

140,040

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$28,850 - $34,460
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$34,460 - $47,200
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$47,200 - $57,130

Highest Paying Locations for Butchers and Meat Cutters

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$57,870

+48.5% vs national

Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

$55,180

+41.6% vs national

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

$55,170

+41.6% vs national

Fairbanks-College, AK

$53,480

+37.3% vs national

Urban Honolulu, HI

$50,220

+28.9% vs national

Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$57,870	1,300
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$55,180	100
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$55,170	80
Fairbanks-College, AK	$53,480	30
Urban Honolulu, HI	$50,220	350
Hawaii	$50,220	580
St. Joseph, MO-KS	$49,520	140
Barnstable Town, MA	$49,420	70
Anchorage, AK	$49,170	120
Portland-South Portland, ME	$49,100	200
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$48,890	820
Utica-Rome, NY	$48,560	70
Springfield, MA	$48,430	100
Colorado Springs, CO	$48,430	190
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$48,400	1,330
Watertown-Fort Drum, NY	$48,320	40
Massachusetts	$48,280	1,790
Alaska	$48,240	260
Washington	$48,120	2,710
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$48,050	40
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$48,020	290
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$48,010	140
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$47,890	120
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$47,890	870
District of Columbia	$47,880	160
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$47,820	170
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$47,560	100
Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$47,490	40
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$47,320	1,050
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$47,310	80
Oregon	$47,290	1,490
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$47,260	220
El Centro, CA	$47,240	100
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$47,220	70
Grants Pass, OR	$47,200	30
Delaware	$47,170	230
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$47,130	50
Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area	$47,030	40
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$46,950	120
New Hampshire	$46,940	500
Kingston, NY	$46,870	50
Bend, OR	$46,820	80
Pittsfield, MA	$46,800	40
Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$46,720	230
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$46,680	490
Medford, OR	$46,660	70
Salem, OR	$46,590	140
Worcester, MA	$46,560	190
New York	$46,490	4,800
Bozeman, MT	$46,470	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Butchers and Meat Cutters?

The national median annual salary for Butchers and Meat Cutters is $38,960, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Butchers and Meat Cutterss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Butchers and Meat Cutterss is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median salary of $57,870.

How much can an experienced Butchers and Meat Cutters make?

Top-earning Butchers and Meat Cutterss (90th percentile) make $57,130 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.