Butchers and Meat Cutters
SOC code 51-3021 · Production Occupations
National employment
136,430
Mean annual wage
$42,380
Mean hourly wage
$20.37
Median annual wage
$40,140
Median hourly wage
$19.30
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,460 | $14.17 |
| 25th percentile | $35,510 | $17.07 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $40,140 | $19.30 |
| 75th percentile | $48,050 | $23.10 |
| 90th percentile | $58,110 | $27.94 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Production Occupations
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers 51-3023$40,130/yr
- Production Workers, All Other 51-9199$40,110/yr
- Food Processing Workers, All Other 51-3099$39,680/yr
- Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators 51-9151$40,610/yr
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders 51-6063$39,530/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.