Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $55,180 +41.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.53
10th percentile $36,500
90th percentile $65,310
Employed locally 100
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,500
    25th
    $43,780
    50th (median)
    $55,180
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $65,310

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 56% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Butchers and Meat Cutters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,480
    Hawaii $50,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $50,220
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,520

    Nearby metros — Butchers and Meat Cutters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Hawaii $50,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,890
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $48,320
    Washington $48,120

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$69,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$102,420
    Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$79,890
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$45,240
    Machinists$78,580
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$69,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Bremerton, WA is $26.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Bremerton, WA is 41.6% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $36,500 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,780.