Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $16.53 an hour ($34,380 a year). About 1,290 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Arkansas ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.98 | $24,920 |
| 25% of workers | $13.97 | $29,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.53 | $34,380 |
| 75% of workers | $19.02 | $39,560 |
| 90% of workers | $21.68 | $45,100 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $37,360 | 260 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $35,340 | 260 |
| Hot Springs | $34,600 | 40 |
| Fort Smith | $34,340 | 100 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (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 Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,180 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $37,980 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $30,240 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,660 |
| Bakers | $30,380 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $37,800 |
| Food Batchmakers | $38,990 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $46,170 |
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