Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Tennessee earn a median salary of $36,130 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.3% vs the national median of $38,960. An estimated 2,550 butchers and meat cutters are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $31,700 to $46,200 depending on location.
$36,130
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$46,200
Highest paying metro
$31,700
Lowest paying metro
2,550
Employed in Tennessee
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Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $46,200 | $37,810 | $46,860 | 660 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $38,490 | $30,680 | $43,760 | 110 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $37,160 | $31,450 | $44,020 | 190 |
| Knoxville, TN | $36,370 | $28,850 | $44,750 | 290 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $36,130 | $29,920 | $44,270 | 470 |
| West Tennessee | $36,090 | $27,950 | $38,120 | 130 |
| South Central Tennessee | $36,060 | $29,920 | $42,690 | 120 |
| East Tennessee | $35,790 | $29,570 | $42,210 | 150 |
| Johnson City, TN | $34,810 | $29,570 | $39,690 | 70 |
| North Central Tennessee | $34,530 | $28,410 | $39,000 | 150 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $34,480 | $29,020 | $37,640 | 100 |
| Jackson, TN | $31,880 | $24,710 | $38,290 | 70 |
| Morristown, TN | $31,700 | $27,610 | $35,010 | 40 |