Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $38,100 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.32
10th percentile $29,440
90th percentile $46,630
Employed locally 230
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,440
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $38,100
    75th
    $44,510
    90th
    $46,630

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 55% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 45% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Butchers and Meat Cutters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $49,170
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,350
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $45,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,410
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $39,670

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,240
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,870
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,610
    Machinists $47,130
    Production Workers, All Other $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Asheville, NC is $18.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Asheville, NC is 2.2% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,440 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.