Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Twin Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Twin Falls, ID

Median annual salary $29,140 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.01
10th percentile $28,450
90th percentile $48,480
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,450
    25th
    $28,460
    50th (median)
    $29,140
    75th
    $43,060
    90th
    $48,480

    Twin Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,473 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 44% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 56% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,400
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $46,310
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,200
    Boise City, ID $45,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,410
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $45,400

    Related occupations in Twin Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $50,570
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,630
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,200
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $44,690
    Food Batchmakers $47,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in Twin Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Twin Falls, ID is $14.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.67 or more per hour.

    Is Twin Falls above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Twin Falls, ID is 25.2% 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 Twin Falls?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $28,450 per year in Twin Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,460.