Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $18.53 an hour ($38,540 a year). About 4,420 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Georgia ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.84 | $28,790 |
| 25% of workers | $16.17 | $33,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| 75% of workers | $22.20 | $46,170 |
| 90% of workers | $23.17 | $48,190 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $40,200 | 40 |
| Savannah | $39,420 | 180 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $38,910 | 2,570 |
| Valdosta | $38,440 | 50 |
| Warner Robins | $38,410 | 70 |
| Gainesville | $38,020 | 100 |
| Albany | $37,700 | 50 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $37,130 | 210 |
| Columbus | $36,810 | 140 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $36,180 | 80 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $35,980 | 90 |
| Dalton | $30,140 | 60 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,940 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,250 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $39,330 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,090 |
| Bakers | $35,010 |
| Food Batchmakers | $46,490 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $26,870 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $66,230 |
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