Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $30,200 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.52
10th percentile $23,850
90th percentile $51,640
Employed locally 160
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,850
    25th
    $27,040
    50th (median)
    $30,200
    75th
    $41,760
    90th
    $51,640

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 46% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 54% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $44,460
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,530
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,240
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,860
    Midland, TX $41,800
    Waco, TX $38,960

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,120
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $97,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,260
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $98,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,690
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Beaumont, TX is $14.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Beaumont, TX is 22.5% 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 Beaumont?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $23,850 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,040.