SOC 51-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Butchers and Meat Cutters — Panama City
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Panama City, FL is $40,970 per year, close to the national median of $40,140 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Panama City, FL is $40,970 per year, close to the national median of $40,140 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $34,940 and $45,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,430 and the ninetieth at $50,350.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $46,580. Of the 302 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 214th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,430 | −29.2% |
| 25th | $34,940 | −13.0% |
| Median (50th) | $40,970 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $45,430 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $50,350 | +25.4% |
| Mean | $40,240 | +0.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $46,580 | 260 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $46,480 | 260 | |
| 3 | North Port | $46,350 | 500 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $45,930 | 170 | |
| 5 | Orlando | $45,660 | 1,080 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $45,470 | 420 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $45,220 | 1,320 | |
| 8 | Homosassa Springs | $44,860 | 40 | |
| 9 | Sebastian | $44,390 | 110 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $44,130 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Panama City run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $40,970 buys what $39,623 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$40,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,623US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $40,970 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,430 to $50,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $46,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Panama City, FL?
The median annual wage is $40,970, or $19.70 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 Panama City, FL is 2.1% 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 Panama City, FL earns more than $50,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,430 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 Naples, at $46,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Panama City, FL. 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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