SOC 51-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Butchers and Meat Cutters — Worcester
Worcester, MA · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Worcester, MA comes to $46,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,140 by 16.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Worcester, MA comes to $46,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $40,140 by 16.4%. Pay ranges from under $36,400 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,960 to $51,020.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Barnstable Town records the highest median at $50,290. Of the 481 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 387th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,400 | −9.3% |
| 25th | $38,960 | −2.9% |
| Median (50th) | $46,720 | +16.4% |
| 75th | $51,020 | +27.1% |
| 90th | $61,490 | +53.2% |
| Mean | $47,750 | +19.0% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable Town | $50,290 | 50 | |
| 2 | Boston | $48,910 | 1,150 | |
| 3 | Amherst Town | $46,670 | 40 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $45,800 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Worcester run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $46,720 buys what $44,159 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,159US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,720 a year, 16.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,400 to $61,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Barnstable Town, at $50,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Worcester, MA?
The median annual wage is $46,720, or $22.46 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 Worcester, MA is 16.4% 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 Worcester, MA earns more than $61,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,400 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 Barnstable Town, at $50,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Worcester, MA. 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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