Butchers and Meat Cutter Career

Job Description: Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.


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Butchers and Meat Cutter Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$39,680

Median Hourly Wage

$19.08*

Total Employed Nationally

136,330


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2023 wage data and 2022-2032 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2022-2032). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.