Butchers and Meat Cutters pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,780 or more. The middle half of butchers and meat cutters in Washington earn between $35,670 and $52,620.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $44KMedian
- $53K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,130 | $3,761 | $21.70 |
| Median | $44,160 | $3,680 | $21.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,670 | $2,972 | $17.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,620 | $4,385 | $25.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Butchers and meat cutters in Washington earn 9% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($49,360) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($42,380). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $40,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $45,130 | $44,160 | $31,200 | $64,780 | 1,610 |
| Washington, D.C. | $49,360 | $48,760 | $38,140 | $63,360 | 150 |
| United States | $42,380 | $40,140 | $29,460 | $58,110 | 136,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Butchers and Meat Cutters salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $45,130, a single filer in Washington takes home about $36,900 a year, or $3,075 a month and $1,419 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $37,203 | $3,100 |
| Working in DC | $36,900 | $3,075 |
| Working in VA | $36,661 | $3,055 |
| Working in MD | $36,510 | $3,042 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for butchers and meat cutters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $45,130 buys what about $41,448 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 12.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$37,760
- Baltimore, MD$45,660
- Lexington Park, MD$44,800
- Harrisonburg, VA$38,530
- York, PA$41,860
- Richmond, VA$40,540
Highest-paying cities for butchers and meat cutters
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,010).
- Fairbanks, AK$62,010
- Seattle, WA$56,640
- Bremerton, WA$55,030
- Anchorage, AK$53,930
- San Jose, CA$53,790
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Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Washington: questions
How much do butchers and meat cutters make an hour in Washington?
$21.70 an hour on average, and $21.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level butchers and meat cutters salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the butchers and meat cutters take-home pay in Washington?
About $36,900 a year ($3,075 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,130.
Do butchers and meat cutters earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3021; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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