Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Alaska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,310 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $35,310
90th percentile $55,380
Employed locally 110
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,310
    25th
    $36,850
    50th (median)
    $44,310
    75th
    $48,140
    90th
    $55,380

    Top-paying metros for Butchers and Meat Cutters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,480
    Urban Honolulu, HI $50,220
    Hawaii $50,220

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $94,290
    Power Plant Operators $83,090
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $71,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $78,450
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in Alaska?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Alaska is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Alaska is 13.7% above the national median of $38,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Alaska?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $35,310 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,850.