Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Jonesboro, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jonesboro, AR

Median annual salary $35,860 -8% vs national
Median hourly $17.24
10th percentile $27,780
90th percentile $44,480
Employed locally 50
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,780
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $35,860
    75th
    $40,030
    90th
    $44,480

    Jonesboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,478 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 65% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 35% 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 Jonesboro, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$40,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$59,590
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$50,190
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,970
    Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Jonesboro, AR is $17.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Jonesboro, AR is 8% 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 Jonesboro?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $27,780 per year in Jonesboro, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.