Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $40,260 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.36
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $57,900
Employed locally 120
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $40,260
    75th
    $47,140
    90th
    $57,900

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Hawaii $50,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,890
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $48,320

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,270
    Food Batchmakers $47,520
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,280
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,820
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $63,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Kennewick, WA is $19.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Kennewick, WA is 3.3% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.