Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Connecticut
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Connecticut earn a median of $44,570 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,090; the top 10% earn over $60,830. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
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Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Connecticut
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Connecticut?
The median is $44,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,090 and the top 10% earn over $60,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.