Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $42,020 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.20
10th percentile $34,890
90th percentile $55,330
Employed locally 100
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,890
    25th
    $36,650
    50th (median)
    $42,020
    75th
    $47,350
    90th
    $55,330

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 62% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 38% 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 Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$36,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$70,090
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$40,560
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42,910
    Food Batchmakers$45,380
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$52,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Yakima, WA is $20.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Yakima, WA is 7.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $34,890 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,650.