Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,230 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.90
10th percentile $26,950
90th percentile $49,450
Employed locally 160
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,950
    25th
    $34,270
    50th (median)
    $37,230
    75th
    $47,180
    90th
    $49,450

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$58,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,820
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34,690
    Bakers$31,700
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in East-Central Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in East-Central Montana is $17.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.20 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in East-Central Montana is 4.4% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $26,950 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,270.