Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $19.21 an hour ($39,960 a year). About 2,650 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($40,140). Tennessee ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.75 | $26,520 |
| 25% of workers | $16.86 | $35,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.21 | $39,960 |
| 75% of workers | $21.90 | $45,560 |
| 90% of workers | $22.94 | $47,710 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $44,010 | 920 |
| Chattanooga | $40,580 | 220 |
| Morristown | $39,960 | 90 |
| Jackson | $38,840 | 90 |
| Knoxville | $37,580 | 290 |
| Memphis | $37,260 | 450 |
| Clarksville | $36,900 | 110 |
| Johnson City | $35,570 | 70 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $35,430 | 80 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,420 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,700 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,570 |
| Bakers | $34,440 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $69,810 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $37,590 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,610 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $30,210 |
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