Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $23.29 an hour ($48,430 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($40,140). Massachusetts ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.45 | $38,370 |
| 25% of workers | $20.07 | $41,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.29 | $48,430 |
| 75% of workers | $25.64 | $53,340 |
| 90% of workers | $29.86 | $62,120 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $50,290 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $48,910 | 1,150 |
| Worcester | $46,720 | 130 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $46,670 | 40 |
| Springfield | $45,800 | 100 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,600 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,900 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $47,790 |
| Bakers | $38,130 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $69,540 |
| Food Batchmakers | $36,880 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $44,290 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $36,570 |
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