Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$38,960
↑ 36.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Butchers and Meat Cutters — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Butchers and Meat Cutters — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 36.9% since 2011 ($28,460 → $38,960)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $38,960
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.2%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,960 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $37,650 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $36,930 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $36,050 | +9.6% |
| 2020 | $32,900 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | $32,500 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | $31,580 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $30,890 | +3.4% |
| 2016 | $29,870 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | $29,130 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $28,660 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | $28,360 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | $28,490 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | $28,460 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.