The median annual wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $46,030 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $46,810.
Pay spans roughly $34,950 at the 10th percentile to $64,650 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.13 per hour. An estimated 1,360 people work as butchers and meat cutters in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $46,030 |
| Mean (annual) | $46,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.13 |
| 10th percentile | $34,950 |
| 90th percentile | $64,650 |
| Employment | 1,360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.