Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $42,080 +8% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $35,860
90th percentile $48,820
Employed locally 450
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,860
    25th
    $37,510
    50th (median)
    $42,080
    75th
    $44,800
    90th
    $48,820

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 44% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 56% 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-South Portland, ME $49,100
    Utica-Rome, NY $48,560
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,490
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,720
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $46,390
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $46,300

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $39,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,080
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,240
    Production Workers, All Other $40,120
    Bakers $37,100
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $45,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Salt Lake City, UT is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $35,860 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,510.