Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $20.89 an hour ($43,440 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($40,140). Utah ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.41 | $32,060 |
| 25% of workers | $17.48 | $36,360 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.89 | $43,440 |
| 75% of workers | $21.86 | $45,460 |
| 90% of workers | $25.71 | $53,470 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $44,670 | 340 |
| Logan | $43,440 | 180 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $41,950 | 480 |
| St. George | $40,980 | 80 |
| Ogden | $38,670 | 270 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Utah
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $33,540 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,490 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $38,200 |
| Food Batchmakers | $41,390 |
| Bakers | $36,670 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $59,060 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $44,150 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $44,040 |
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