Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Southeast-Central Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,380 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.49
10th percentile $27,030
90th percentile $47,200
Employed locally 200
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,030
    25th
    $28,490
    50th (median)
    $36,380
    75th
    $43,140
    90th
    $47,200

    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 Southeast-Central Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$61,890
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$34,780
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,860
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$39,890
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$69,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in Southeast-Central Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Southeast-Central Idaho is $17.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.06 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast-Central Idaho above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Southeast-Central Idaho is 6.6% 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 Southeast-Central Idaho?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $27,030 per year in Southeast-Central Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,490.