Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $17.69 an hour ($36,790 a year). About 2,240 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Louisiana ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.08 | $25,120 |
| 25% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.69 | $36,790 |
| 75% of workers | $20.96 | $43,600 |
| 90% of workers | $23.19 | $48,240 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $38,820 | 360 |
| Baton Rouge | $38,260 | 450 |
| Lake Charles | $37,590 | 130 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $36,790 | 190 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $36,410 | 80 |
| Lafayette | $36,360 | 320 |
| Hammond | $36,110 | 90 |
| Alexandria | $35,630 | 50 |
| Monroe | $35,160 | 110 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $23,620 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,050 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $25,490 |
| Bakers | $28,020 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $45,570 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $26,260 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $27,850 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $40,120 |
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