Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $21.43 an hour ($44,570 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($40,140). Connecticut ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.35 | $36,090 |
| 25% of workers | $17.73 | $36,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.43 | $44,570 |
| 75% of workers | $24.37 | $50,690 |
| 90% of workers | $29.24 | $60,830 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $48,560 | 80 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $47,360 | 310 |
| New Haven | $45,120 | 150 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $38,990 | 410 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $37,330 | 190 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $39,480 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,650 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $46,120 |
| Bakers | $36,460 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $64,310 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,110 |
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