SOC 51-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Butchers and Meat Cutters — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, NC · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Jacksonville, NC comes to $43,710 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,140 by 8.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Jacksonville, NC comes to $43,710 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,140 by 8.9%. Pay ranges from under $28,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,880 to $53,680.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Asheville records the highest median at $40,500. Of the 227 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 148th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,920 | −28.0% |
| 25th | $34,880 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $43,710 | +8.9% |
| 75th | $53,680 | +33.7% |
| 90th | $63,650 | +58.6% |
| Mean | $43,840 | +9.2% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asheville | $40,500 | 200 | |
| 2 | Durham | $39,780 | 160 | |
| 3 | Charlotte | $39,680 | 810 | |
| 4 | Raleigh | $39,020 | 530 | |
| 5 | Greensboro | $38,850 | 210 | |
| 6 | Wilmington | $38,790 | 150 | |
| 7 | Hickory | $38,370 | 60 | |
| 8 | Fayetteville | $37,830 | 110 | |
| 9 | Burlington | $37,480 | 50 | |
| 10 | Pinehurst | $37,240 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $43,710 goes as far as $46,352 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$43,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,352US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,710 a year, 8.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,920 to $63,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Asheville, at $40,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Jacksonville, NC?
The median annual wage is $43,710, or $21.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,140, so pay in Jacksonville, NC is 8.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jacksonville, NC earns more than $63,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Asheville, at $40,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, NC. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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