Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $35,390 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $23,260
90th percentile $48,640
Employed locally 150
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,260
    25th
    $28,500
    50th (median)
    $35,390
    75th
    $40,320
    90th
    $48,640

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 56% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 44% 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
    Alaska $48,240
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,890
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $47,560
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,260

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,440
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,450
    Helpers--Production Workers $34,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Montgomery, AL is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Montgomery, AL is 9.2% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $23,260 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,500.