Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $20,470 -47.5% vs national
Median hourly $9.84
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $30,030
Employed locally 110
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $20,470
    75th
    $22,220
    90th
    $30,030

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $26,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $36,270
    Bakers $21,000
    Production Workers, All Other $23,230
    Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $21,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Puerto Rico is $9.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Puerto Rico is 47.5% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.