Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $33,690 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.20
10th percentile $27,830
90th percentile $47,090
Employed locally 60
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,830
    25th
    $31,700
    50th (median)
    $33,690
    75th
    $38,350
    90th
    $47,090

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $55,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $55,370
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $34,260
    Bakers $29,530
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Las Cruces, NM is $16.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Las Cruces, NM is 13.5% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $27,830 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,700.