Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $38,960 +0% vs national
Median hourly $18.73
10th percentile $26,450
90th percentile $54,700
Employed locally 90
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,450
    25th
    $28,710
    50th (median)
    $38,960
    75th
    $48,390
    90th
    $54,700

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 61% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 39% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $44,460
    Killeen-Temple, TX $43,530
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,240
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $41,860
    Midland, TX $41,800
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,950

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $62,710
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $45,960
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $38,080
    Helpers--Production Workers $33,120
    Food Batchmakers $34,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Waco, TX is $18.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Waco, TX is 0% above 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $26,450 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,710.