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Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Arkansas

Butchers and Meat Cutters in Arkansas earn a median of $34,380 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$34,380
vs. U.S. median
−14% ($40,140)
Rank among states
49 of 51
Jobs in the state
1,290

Pay range in Arkansas

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,920; the top 10% earn over $45,100. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.

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Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Arkansas

How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Arkansas?

The median is $34,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,920 and the top 10% earn over $45,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Arkansas a good state for butchers and meat cutters?

On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses