Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $42,800 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.58
10th percentile $30,810
90th percentile $50,180
Employed locally 50
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,810
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $42,800
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $50,180

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,910
    Tucson, AZ $40,530
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $39,980
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,980
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,340
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,190

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,340
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36,160
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$62,800
    Bakers$39,420
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$49,390
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Flagstaff, AZ is $20.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 9.9% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $30,810 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.