Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $31,000 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.91
10th percentile $21,350
90th percentile $54,990
Employed locally 110
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,350
    25th
    $22,460
    50th (median)
    $31,000
    75th
    $46,110
    90th
    $54,990

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 60% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 40% 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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$44,060
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$34,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$58,720
    Helpers--Production Workers$29,270
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$27,650
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Brownsville, TX is $14.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Brownsville, TX is 20.4% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $21,350 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,460.