Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $24.84 an hour ($51,670 a year). About 2,660 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($40,140). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.06 | $37,560 |
| 25% of workers | $21.74 | $45,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.84 | $51,670 |
| 75% of workers | $29.29 | $60,920 |
| 90% of workers | $30.50 | $63,440 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $60,600 | 1,300 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $57,930 | 100 |
| Longview-Kelso | $53,550 | 40 |
| Bellingham | $50,970 | 90 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $50,720 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $49,790 | 110 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $49,320 | 220 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $48,700 | 40 |
| Yakima | $47,540 | 100 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $44,450 | 110 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $40,910 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $49,670 |
| Bakers | $46,140 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,710 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $76,010 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $43,010 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $42,760 |
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