Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Wenatchee, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

Median annual salary $47,130 +21% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $63,650
Employed locally 50
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $55,120
    90th
    $63,650

    Wenatchee economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,007 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 60% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 40% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Hawaii $50,220
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,890
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $48,320

    Related occupations in Wenatchee, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $41,480
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,850
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $35,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,470
    Machinists $48,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Wenatchee, WA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Wenatchee, WA is 21% 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 Wenatchee?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Wenatchee, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.