NC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-3021

Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual Salary $37,020 -5% below national average (national: $38,960)
$37,680Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
3,800Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$37,020
$26,610
10th pct.
$48,150
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$26,610$12.79
25th percentile$30,160$14.50
50th percentile (median)$37,020$17.80
75th percentile$44,610$21.45
90th percentile (top earners)$48,150$23.15
Mean (average)$37,680$18.12

How North Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. North Carolina
North Carolina (current) $37,020
Hawaii $50,220 +36%
Massachusetts $48,280 +30%
Alaska $48,240 +30%
Washington $48,120 +30%
District of Columbia $47,880 +29%
Oregon $47,290 +28%
Delaware $47,170 +27%
New Hampshire $46,940 +27%

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Related Occupations in North Carolina

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,890 33,450
Orderlies $37,200 2,040
Production Workers, All Other $37,200 17,760
Firefighters $37,250 18,200
Sales and Related Workers, All Other $37,340 1,070
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $37,350 3,870

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in North Carolina?

The mean butchers and meat cutters salary in North Carolina is $37,680 per year. The median (middle) salary is $37,020 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Butchers and Meat Cutters in North Carolina?

Entry-level butchers and meat cutterss (10th percentile) in North Carolina typically earn around $26,610 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,160 per year.

What is the highest Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in North Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in North Carolina make approximately $48,150 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $44,610 per year.

How does the North Carolina Butchers and Meat Cutters salary compare to the national average?

The median butchers and meat cutters salary in North Carolina is $37,020, which is -5% below national average of $38,960.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes