Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Pennsylvania
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Pennsylvania earn a median of $38,340 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,540
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,000; the top 10% earn over $58,130. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
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Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Pennsylvania
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $38,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,000 and the top 10% earn over $58,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.