Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $36,600 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.60
10th percentile $27,940
90th percentile $50,750
Employed locally 2,910
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,940
    25th
    $30,240
    50th (median)
    $36,600
    75th
    $43,820
    90th
    $50,750

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 42% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 58% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,290
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$38,390
    Helpers--Production Workers$37,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Dallas, TX is $17.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Dallas, TX is 6.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $27,940 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,240.