PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 51-3021

Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $37,490 -4% below national average (national: $38,960)
$40,730Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
4,050Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$37,490
$28,590
10th pct.
$57,240
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,590$13.75
25th percentile$33,620$16.16
50th percentile (median)$37,490$18.02
75th percentile$46,850$22.52
90th percentile (top earners)$57,240$27.52
Mean (average)$40,730$19.58

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $37,490
Hawaii $50,220 +34%
Massachusetts $48,280 +29%
Alaska $48,240 +29%
Washington $48,120 +28%
District of Columbia $47,880 +28%
Oregon $47,290 +26%
Delaware $47,170 +26%
New Hampshire $46,940 +25%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Pharmacy Technicians $37,560 19,630
Couriers and Messengers $37,590 3,050
Parts Salespersons $37,320 9,740
Security Guards $37,680 43,710
Tire Repairers and Changers $37,710 3,590
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,770 34,310

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Pennsylvania?

The mean butchers and meat cutters salary in Pennsylvania is $40,730 per year. The median (middle) salary is $37,490 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level butchers and meat cutterss (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $28,590 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $33,620 per year.

What is the highest Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Pennsylvania?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $57,240 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $46,850 per year.

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

The median butchers and meat cutters salary in Pennsylvania is $37,490, which is -4% 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