Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $39,810 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.14
10th percentile $30,390
90th percentile $55,630
Employed locally 740
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,390
    25th
    $34,150
    50th (median)
    $39,810
    75th
    $46,600
    90th
    $55,630

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 54% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 46% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $47,200
    Lexington Park, MD $46,180
    Napa, CA $45,760
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,010
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $42,040

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$74,680
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,220
    Machinists$50,050
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Pittsburgh, PA is $19.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $30,390 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,150.