Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $18.53 an hour ($38,540 a year). About 4,610 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). New Jersey ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.49 | $32,220 |
| 25% of workers | $17.09 | $35,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.53 | $38,540 |
| 75% of workers | $27.58 | $57,360 |
| 90% of workers | $31.70 | $65,940 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $41,270 | 200 |
| Vineland | $37,780 | 110 |
| Trenton-Princeton | $36,190 | 160 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $38,460 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,540 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $74,280 |
| Bakers | $36,960 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $44,520 |
| Food Batchmakers | $38,250 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $45,230 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $40,720 |
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