Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,590 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $37,340
90th percentile $50,760
Employed locally 70
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,340
    25th
    $38,860
    50th (median)
    $44,590
    75th
    $48,430
    90th
    $50,760

    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 Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $59,310
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,950
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,700
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,820
    Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $50,800
    Helpers--Production Workers $40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Central Oregon is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Central Oregon is 14.5% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $37,340 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,860.