Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Arizona

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

Median annual salary $36,070 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $48,850
Employed locally 100
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $31,130
    50th (median)
    $36,070
    75th
    $47,480
    90th
    $48,850

    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
    Hawaii $50,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $50,220

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $75,880
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $61,240
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,790
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $31,720
    Bakers $36,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Arizona is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Arizona is 7.4% below 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,130.