Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $22.14 an hour ($46,040 a year). About 1,410 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($40,140). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($45,780).
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.29 | $35,970 |
| 25% of workers | $18.36 | $38,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.14 | $46,040 |
| 75% of workers | $24.51 | $50,970 |
| 90% of workers | $27.55 | $57,300 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $46,210 | 70 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $46,050 | 40 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $46,040 | 1,410 |
| Tucson | $44,970 | 320 |
| Flagstaff | $44,630 | 50 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $44,470 | 70 |
| Yuma | $38,620 | 60 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for butchers and meat cutters
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 15,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,580 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $40,120 |
| Bakers | $37,800 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $61,400 |
| Food Batchmakers | $40,550 |
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