Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Northeast Maine

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

Median annual salary $38,430 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $36,940
90th percentile $51,440
Employed locally 90
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,940
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $38,430
    75th
    $46,150
    90th
    $51,440

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,380
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,510
    Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,570
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,720
    Production Workers, All Other $39,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Northeast Maine is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Northeast Maine is 1.4% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $36,940 per year in Northeast Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.