Butchers and Meat Cutters
Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,390 | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| Alaska | 190 | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| Arizona | 2,400 | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| Arkansas | 930 | $30,400 | $14.61 | |
| California | 26,170 | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| Colorado | 2,530 | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| Connecticut | 820 | $41,320 | $19.87 | |
| Delaware | 220 | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| District of Columbia | 190 | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| Florida | 7,870 | $36,180 | $17.39 | |
| Georgia | 4,830 | $30,690 | $14.75 | |
| Hawaii | 570 | $45,850 | $22.05 | |
| Idaho | 980 | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| Illinois | 8,950 | $34,020 | $16.35 | |
| Indiana | 2,820 | $31,340 | $15.07 | |
| Iowa | 3,200 | $29,990 | $14.42 | |
| Kansas | 900 | $35,020 | $16.84 | |
| Kentucky | 1,820 | $30,970 | $14.89 | |
| Louisiana | 1,660 | $28,830 | $13.86 | |
| Maine | 1,020 | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| Maryland | 1,430 | $40,510 | $19.48 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,680 | $49,520 | $23.81 | |
| Michigan | 4,520 | $33,540 | $16.13 | |
| Minnesota | 2,270 | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| Mississippi | 1,830 | $27,640 | $13.29 | |
| Missouri | 2,720 | $34,530 | $16.60 | |
| Montana | 650 | $36,070 | $17.34 | |
| Nebraska | 890 | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| Nevada | 1,440 | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| New Hampshire | 430 | $43,840 | $21.08 | |
| New Jersey | 3,470 | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| New Mexico | 770 | $33,570 | $16.14 | |
| New York | 6,470 | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| North Carolina | 2,880 | $35,840 | $17.23 | |
| North Dakota | 430 | $37,400 | $17.98 | |
| Ohio | 5,780 | $31,830 | $15.30 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,530 | $29,580 | $14.22 | |
| Oregon | 1,620 | $40,230 | $19.34 | |
| Pennsylvania | 4,640 | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| Rhode Island | 720 | $34,670 | $16.67 | |
| South Carolina | 1,700 | $33,800 | $16.25 | |
| South Dakota | 1,050 | $32,740 | $15.74 | |
| Tennessee | 1,120 | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| Texas | 13,080 | $31,830 | $15.30 | |
| Utah | 1,620 | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| Vermont | 310 | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Virginia | 2,870 | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| Washington | 3,660 | $42,830 | $20.59 | |
| West Virginia | 690 | $27,300 | $13.12 | |
| Wisconsin | 3,010 | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| Wyoming | 220 | $36,130 | $17.37 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to receive, cut, and package animal meat products in commercial establishments and to function as licensed meat cutters/butchers. Includes instruction in product recognition for beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, and fancy and smoked meats; retail and wholesale cutting and specialty cuts; packaging and counter display; shop safety; meat sanitation, storage and rotation; quality control; meat handling laws and regulations; and customer service.
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
Certificate
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK
Associate Degree
Bridgerland Technical College
Logan, UT
Certificate
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
Certificate
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$35,670 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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No formal educational credentialTypical education requirement
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Long-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as butchers and meat cutters.
- Less than high school 30%
- High school graduate 44%
- College dropout 18%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 4%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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