Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Massachusetts
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Massachusetts earn a median of $48,430 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,480
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,370; the top 10% earn over $62,120. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
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Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Massachusetts
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Massachusetts?
The median is $48,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,370 and the top 10% earn over $62,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.