The median annual wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Lafayette, LA is $30,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,660.
Pay spans roughly $22,930 at the 10th percentile to $46,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.54 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as butchers and meat cutters in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $30,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,660 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.54 |
| 10th percentile | $22,930 |
| 90th percentile | $46,850 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.