Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Rhode Island
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Rhode Island earn a median of $45,210 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,690; the top 10% earn over $59,900. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
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Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Rhode Island
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Rhode Island?
The median is $45,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,690 and the top 10% earn over $59,900. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.