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Butchers and Meat Cutters
Role Overview
Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $50,220 |
| Massachusetts | $48,280 |
| Alaska | $48,240 |
| Washington | $48,120 |
| District of Columbia | $47,880 |
| Oregon | $47,290 |
| Delaware | $47,170 |
| New Hampshire | $46,940 |
| New York | $46,490 |
| Colorado | $45,760 |
| Maine | $45,460 |
| Minnesota | $44,410 |
| California | $44,310 |
| Rhode Island | $43,800 |
| Wyoming | $43,540 |
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What is the job outlook for this career?
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$38,960
Projected Growth (10yr)
+1.0%
Avg. annual openings
16.9k
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