Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Virginia

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Virginia

Butchers and Meat Cutters in Virginia earn a median salary of $35,466 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -9% vs the national median of $38,960. An estimated 2,130 butchers and meat cutters are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $25,950 to $42,760 depending on location.

$35,466 Avg median salary in Virginia
$42,760 Highest paying metro
$25,950 Lowest paying metro
2,130 Employed in Virginia

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      Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries by city in Virginia

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Charlottesville, VA $42,760 $36,190 $47,820 50
      Virginia Beach, VA-NC $39,290 $35,940 $47,670 370
      Richmond, VA $38,930 $34,320 $45,740 360
      Lynchburg, VA $37,910 $33,990 $39,660 60
      Southside Virginia $37,860 $31,560 $38,010 80
      Blacksburg, VA $37,600 $32,550 $39,920 40
      Harrisonburg, VA $37,480 $37,050 $40,280 70
      Roanoke, VA $37,070 $30,340 $39,310 60
      Southwest Virginia $36,140 $31,000 $37,900 110
      Northeast Virginia $34,890 $34,890 $34,890 120
      West Virginia $28,930 $24,890 $36,260 530
      Northern West Virginia $26,250 $24,410 $33,630 180
      Southern West Virginia $25,950 $23,830 $29,490 100

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