Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $46,950 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $50,190
Employed locally 120
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $42,170
    50th (median)
    $46,950
    75th
    $47,780
    90th
    $50,190

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 68% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 32% 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
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Anchorage, AK $49,170
    Portland-South Portland, ME $49,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,890
    Colorado Springs, CO $48,430
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $48,320

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $60,660
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $42,080
    Production Workers, All Other $45,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Eugene, OR is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Eugene, OR is 20.5% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,170.