The median annual wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $37,360 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,930.
Pay spans roughly $26,300 at the 10th percentile to $45,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.96 per hour. An estimated 330 people work as butchers and meat cutters in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $37,360 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.96 |
| 10th percentile | $26,300 |
| 90th percentile | $45,970 |
| Employment | 330 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.