Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $39,980 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $30,150
90th percentile $55,400
Employed locally 1,490
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,150
    25th
    $34,260
    50th (median)
    $39,980
    75th
    $49,430
    90th
    $55,400

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 47% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 53% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $42,800
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,910
    Tucson, AZ $40,530
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $38,980
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $36,340
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $36,190

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,440
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $54,650
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $44,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Phoenix, AZ is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.6% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $30,150 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,260.