Butchers and Meat Cutters
Cut or prepare portions of meat to sell in stores.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Below the statewide median $22.62 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -5.4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Meat Manager Meat Packer Meat Trimmer See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Butchers and Meat Cutters *
U S |
$16.03 | $18.72 | $22.88 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.8 | $22.62 | $24.52 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.42 | $22.46 | $23.73 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$18.31 | $22.66 | $24.06 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.73 | $20.72 | $23.15 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$19.88 | $23.15 | $23.37 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.96 | $22.43 | $23.41 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.99 | $23.19 | $27.61 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2420 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Butchers and Meat Cutters most often work?
- Food and Beverage Stores
- Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
- Food Manufacturing
- General Merchandise Stores
- Warehousing and Storage
Current Demand
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