Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $42,850 +10% vs national
Median hourly $20.60
10th percentile $35,280
90th percentile $48,520
Employed locally 90
National median $38,960

Compare Butchers and Meat Cutters salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Eastern Oregon stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Butchers and Meat Cutters
in
Eastern Oregon
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,280
    25th
    $37,050
    50th (median)
    $42,850
    75th
    $47,750
    90th
    $48,520

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,200
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $51,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,310
    Food Batchmakers $50,790
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $29,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Eastern Oregon is $20.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Eastern Oregon is 10% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $35,280 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,050.