Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,200 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.00
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $47,570
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $31,200
    75th
    $37,890
    90th
    $47,570

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,950
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,980
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,280
    Production Workers, All Other $39,100
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $37,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Maryland is $15.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Maryland is 19.9% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.