Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $36,360 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $23,580
90th percentile $50,880
Employed locally 90
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,580
    25th
    $28,350
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $45,110
    90th
    $50,880

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 61% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 39% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $35,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,420
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $39,770
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,070
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,580
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in College Station, TX is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in College Station, TX is 6.7% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $23,580 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,350.