Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Athens-Clarke County, GA
In Athens-Clarke County, GA, butchers and meat cutters earn $39,640 at the median — $19.06 an hour. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $47K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.34), which stretches that salary to about $42,468 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,331/month — about 49.2% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $40K get you in Athens-Clarke County?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Athens-Clarke County’s Regional Price Parity (93.34). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Athens-Clarke County, GA
Entry-level butchers and meat cutters (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $47K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $50K | +29% | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $48K | +24% | 1,790 |
| Alaska | $48K | +24% | 260 |
| Washington | $48K | +24% | 2,710 |
| District of Columbia | $48K | +23% | 160 |
| Oregon | $47K | +21% | 1,490 |
| Delaware | $47K | +21% | 230 |
| New Hampshire | $47K | +20% | 500 |
| New York | $46K | +19% | 4,800 |
| Maine | $45K | +17% | 560 |
| Minnesota | $44K | +14% | 2,160 |
| California | $44K | +14% | 21,220 |
| Rhode Island | $44K | +12% | 370 |
| Wyoming | $44K | +12% | 150 |
| Utah | $42K | +7% | 1,380 |
| Wisconsin | $41K | +6% | 3,320 |
| Maryland | $41K | +5% | 1,240 |
| Vermont | $41K | +5% | 390 |
| Montana | $41K | +5% | 780 |
| Connecticut | $40K | +2% | 1,020 |
| South Carolina | $40K | +2% | 2,030 |
| Florida | $39K | +1% | 11,330 |
| North Dakota | $39K | +1% | 590 |
| Virginia | $39K | +1% | 2,120 |
| Arizona | $39K | +1% | 2,220 |
| New Jersey | $39K | -0% | 4,480 |
| Illinois | $39K | -1% | 9,000 |
| Idaho | $38K | -1% | 1,400 |
| Michigan | $38K | -2% | 4,330 |
| Tennessee | $38K | -3% | 2,280 |
| Nevada | $38K | -4% | 1,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $37K | -4% | 4,050 |
| Indiana | $37K | -4% | 2,470 |
| Texas | $37K | -5% | 10,490 |
| Georgia | $37K | -5% | 4,120 |
| North Carolina | $37K | -5% | 3,800 |
| Ohio | $37K | -5% | 5,590 |
| Nebraska | $37K | -6% | 1,530 |
| Iowa | $37K | -6% | 4,130 |
| Missouri | $36K | -6% | 2,150 |
| New Mexico | $36K | -7% | 940 |
| South Dakota | $36K | -8% | 620 |
| Kansas | $36K | -8% | 1,170 |
| Arkansas | $36K | -8% | 910 |
| Alabama | $35K | -10% | 2,350 |
| Oklahoma | $34K | -13% | 1,820 |
| Louisiana | $33K | -15% | 2,110 |
| Kentucky | $31K | -20% | 1,500 |
| West Virginia | $29K | -26% | 530 |
| Mississippi | $29K | -27% | 1,310 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
The median is $39,640 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $27,910, and experienced butchers and meat cutters can clear $46,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in Athens-Clarke County?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,680/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,331/month, which eats 49.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a butchers and meat cutters salary go in Athens-Clarke County?
Athens-Clarke County has a Regional Price Parity of 93.34 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median butchers and meat cutters salary is worth about $42,468 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do butchers and meat cutters get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.