Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $37,070 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $28,910
90th percentile $45,360
Employed locally 60
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,910
    25th
    $30,340
    50th (median)
    $37,070
    75th
    $39,310
    90th
    $45,360

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,890
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,890
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,030
    Vallejo, CA $44,250
    Charlottesville, VA $42,760

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,320
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46,930
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Roanoke, VA is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Roanoke, VA is 4.9% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $28,910 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,340.