Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $49,100 +26% vs national
Median hourly $23.61
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $58,350
Employed locally 200
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $41,070
    50th (median)
    $49,100
    75th
    $52,730
    90th
    $58,350

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 55% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 45% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $48,560
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,010
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $47,560
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,490
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,320

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,520
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,450
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $64,330
    Machinists $63,150
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $53,020
    Bakers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Portland, ME is $23.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Portland, ME is 26% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,070.