Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Virginia
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Virginia earn an average of $41,650 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $42,380. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $45,130.
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Average pay for butchers and meat cutters by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Virginia vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $42,380 | $20.37 |
| Virginia | $41,650 | $20.03 |
| District of Columbia | $49,360 | $23.73 |
| Maryland | $44,150 | $21.22 |
| North Carolina | $39,570 | $19.02 |
| Tennessee | $39,550 | $19.01 |
| Kentucky | $35,390 | $17.01 |
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Questions and answers
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Virginia?
The average is $41,650 a year, and the median is $39,770. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $42,380.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$20.03 an hour on average; the median is $19.12.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($45,130), followed by Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($42,740). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($35,260).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #29 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.