Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $18.43 an hour ($38,340 a year). About 3,540 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Pennsylvania ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.94 | $29,000 |
| 25% of workers | $16.72 | $34,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.43 | $38,340 |
| 75% of workers | $23.31 | $48,480 |
| 90% of workers | $27.95 | $58,130 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $44,980 | 210 |
| Pittsburgh | $41,720 | 740 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $40,810 | 1,980 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $39,770 | 140 |
| Erie | $39,710 | 70 |
| State College | $39,030 | 30 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $38,450 | 150 |
| York-Hanover | $38,340 | 90 |
| Reading | $36,920 | 120 |
| Lancaster | $36,660 | 190 |
| Altoona | $36,610 | 30 |
| Lebanon | $36,490 | 70 |
| Johnstown | $35,560 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,580 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,540 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $30,840 |
| Bakers | $36,360 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $63,860 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,920 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $37,330 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $19,910 |
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