SOC 51-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Butchers and Meat Cutters — Tucson
Tucson, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Tucson, AZ is $44,970 per year, 12.0% above the national median of $40,140.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Tucson, AZ is $44,970 per year, 12.0% above the national median of $40,140. Half of workers earn between $38,020 and $50,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,440 and the ninetieth at $58,550.
The area has 320 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Prescott Valley records the highest median at $46,210. Of the 490 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 362nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,440 | −14.2% |
| 25th | $38,020 | −5.3% |
| Median (50th) | $44,970 | +12.0% |
| 75th | $50,190 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $58,550 | +45.9% |
| Mean | $45,450 | +13.2% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott Valley | $46,210 | 70 | |
| 2 | Sierra Vista | $46,050 | 40 | |
| 3 | Phoenix | $46,040 | 1,410 | |
| 4 | Flagstaff | $44,630 | 50 | |
| 5 | Lake Havasu City | $44,470 | 70 | |
| 6 | Yuma | $38,620 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tucson sit close to the national average, so $44,970 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$44,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,657US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,970 a year, 12.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,440 to $58,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Prescott Valley, at $46,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Tucson, AZ?
The median annual wage is $44,970, or $21.62 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 Tucson, AZ is 12.0% 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 Tucson, AZ earns more than $58,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,440 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 Prescott Valley, at $46,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Tucson, AZ. 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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