Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,590 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $51,190
Employed locally 80
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $34,410
    50th (median)
    $36,590
    75th
    $45,410
    90th
    $51,190

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$66,720
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47,050
    Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$60,110
    Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,570
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$47,540
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$61,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Southwest Montana is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Southwest Montana is 6.1% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,410.