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Butchersand Meat Cutter Salary in the Industry of Specialty Food Stores

The salary statistics and trend of butchers and meat cutters in the industry of specialty food stores are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare butchersand meat cutter salaries in different industries within the retail trade sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$19,010
25th Percentile Wage
$22,280
50th Percentile Wage
$28,330
75th Percentile Wage
$36,820
90th Percentile Wage
$47,130

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for butchers and meat cutters in the industry of specialty food stores. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) butchers and meat cutters is $47,130. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $28,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent butchers and meat cutters is $19,010.

Median salary trend

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of butchers and meat cutters in the industry of Specialty Food Stores from 2012 to 2016.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth4-Year Growth
2016
$28,330
3.57% 5.54%
2015
$27,320
1.21% -
2014
$26,990
-0.41% -
2013
$27,100
1.25% -
2012
$26,760
- -

Table 3. Compare Butchersand Meat Cutter Salary in Different Industries within the Retail Trade Sector

The average salaries of butchers and meat cutters in four industries within the retail trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of butchers and meat cutters in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Other General Merchandise Stores
$35,350
Grocery Stores
$29,770
Specialty Food Stores
$28,330
Pharmacies and Drug Stores
$25,510

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