Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $18.28 an hour ($38,030 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Idaho ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.22 | $29,570 |
| 25% of workers | $17.05 | $35,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.28 | $38,030 |
| 75% of workers | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| 90% of workers | $24.22 | $50,370 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $45,830 | 100 |
| Boise City | $44,350 | 570 |
| Lewiston | $40,440 | 40 |
| Pocatello | $38,490 | 50 |
| Idaho Falls | $38,030 | 100 |
| Twin Falls | $37,530 | 230 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Idaho
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,440 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,600 |
| Bakers | $34,060 |
| Food Batchmakers | $49,570 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $45,120 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $52,000 |
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