Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $22.83 an hour ($47,490 a year). About 2,200 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($40,140). Colorado ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.33 | $33,970 |
| 25% of workers | $18.64 | $38,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.83 | $47,490 |
| 75% of workers | $25.65 | $53,360 |
| 90% of workers | $28.47 | $59,210 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49,050 | 1,110 |
| Colorado Springs | $48,320 | 220 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $47,080 | 90 |
| Boulder | $46,630 | 140 |
| Greeley | $44,850 | 90 |
| Grand Junction | $44,140 | 60 |
| Pueblo | $44,020 | 70 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (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 Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $41,600 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,960 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $42,500 |
| Bakers | $40,650 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $65,400 |
| Food Batchmakers | $44,900 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $50,390 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $42,450 |
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