Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Mississippi
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Mississippi earn a median of $29,700 a year, −26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −26% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,060; the top 10% earn over $46,340. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
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- Cooks, Short Order$28,180 median in Mississippi
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Mississippi
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Mississippi?
The median is $29,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,060 and the top 10% earn over $46,340. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−26% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.