Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $43,240 +11% vs national
Median hourly $20.79
10th percentile $27,350
90th percentile $57,600
Employed locally 710
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,350
    25th
    $32,950
    50th (median)
    $43,240
    75th
    $52,330
    90th
    $57,600

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 58% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 42% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $44,460
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,530
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,860
    Midland, TX $41,800
    Waco, TX $38,960
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,950

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,070
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,550
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,340
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,890
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in San Antonio, TX is $20.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in San Antonio, TX is 11% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $27,350 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,950.