Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in District of Columbia
Butchers and Meat Cutters in District of Columbia earn a median of $48,760 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,140; the top 10% earn over $63,360. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Cooks, Short Order$42,450 median in District of Columbia
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in District of Columbia
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in District of Columbia?
The median is $48,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,140 and the top 10% earn over $63,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.