SOC 51-3021 · May 2025 · United States
Butchers and Meat Cutters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters across the United States is $40,140 per year, measured over 136,430 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $51,670.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Butchers and Meat Cutters
Pay for this occupation varies by 74.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $51,670 and Mississippi pays $29,700.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $51,670 | 2,660 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $50,450 | 230 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $50,080 | 500 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $49,360 | 1,540 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $48,760 | 150 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $48,430 | 1,480 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $47,740 | 530 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $47,490 | 2,200 | |
| 9 | New York | $47,080 | 4,540 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $47,040 | 250 |
States with the most Butchers and Meat Cutters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 18,700 | $44,290 | |
| 2 | Texas | 11,260 | $37,400 | |
| 3 | Florida | 10,590 | $42,790 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 7,710 | $39,240 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 5,640 | $37,630 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 4,610 | $38,540 | |
| 7 | New York | 4,540 | $47,080 | |
| 8 | Iowa | 4,480 | $37,750 | |
| 9 | Georgia | 4,420 | $38,540 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 4,230 | $39,350 |
Top-paying metro areas
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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