Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $41,920 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.15
10th percentile $30,080
90th percentile $54,600
Employed locally 90
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,080
    25th
    $35,740
    50th (median)
    $41,920
    75th
    $50,030
    90th
    $54,600

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 56% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 44% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $48,010
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $47,560
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,490
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,310
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,220
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $47,030

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $61,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,020
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,440
    Bakers $37,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,040
    Food Batchmakers $35,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Santa Fe, NM is $20.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Santa Fe, NM is 7.6% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $30,080 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,740.