Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary
In Colorado, butchers and meat cutters earn $47,490 at the median, or about $22.83 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $59K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level butchers and meat cutters (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $59K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Butchers and Meat Cutters salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $49K | +3% | 1,110 |
| Colorado Springs | $48K | +2% | 220 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $47K | -1% | 90 |
| Boulder | $47K | -2% | 140 |
| Greeley | $45K | -6% | 90 |
| Grand Junction | $44K | -7% | 60 |
| Pueblo | $44K | -7% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a butchers and meat cutter afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $47K, rent takes 64.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for butchers and meat cutters in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new butchers and meat cutters typically earn — is $34K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,038/month.
Is butchers and meat cutter a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 18% above the national median — $47K here vs. $40K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for butchers and meat cutters?
Colorado pays $47K median vs. the U.S. average of $40K — that’s +18%.
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Colorado?
The median is $47,490 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,970, and experienced butchers and meat cutters can clear $59,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,176/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 64.4% 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 Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median butchers and meat cutters salary is worth about $47,490 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.