Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Farmington, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Farmington, NM

Median annual salary $32,250 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.51
10th percentile $28,550
90th percentile $46,280
Employed locally 60
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,550
    25th
    $32,250
    50th (median)
    $32,250
    75th
    $43,530
    90th
    $46,280

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,010
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $47,560
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,490
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,310
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,220
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $47,030

    Related occupations in Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $51,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,280
    Helpers--Production Workers $36,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,800
    Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers $67,380
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $52,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Farmington, NM is $15.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Farmington, NM is 17.2% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $28,550 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,250.