Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,100 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.47
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $36,560
Employed locally 110
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $24,130
    50th (median)
    $30,100
    75th
    $35,060
    90th
    $36,560

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,130
    Production Workers, All Other $36,720
    Machinists $50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Northeast Louisiana is $14.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Northeast Louisiana is 22.7% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,130.