Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $37,030 -5% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $29,170
90th percentile $45,640
Employed locally 210
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,170
    25th
    $29,750
    50th (median)
    $37,030
    75th
    $39,110
    90th
    $45,640

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 47% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 53% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,420
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,010
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,890
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $47,560
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,490

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$63,080
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$37,910
    Helpers--Production Workers$36,050
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,260
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Fayetteville, AR is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Fayetteville, AR is 5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,170 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,750.