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Job outlook for butchers in the United States
Butcher job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected butcher job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -4,900 new jobs for butchers are projected over the next decade.
Butcher salaries have increased 10% for butchers in the last 5 years.
There are over 21,008 butchers currently employed in the United States.
There are 6,871 active butcher job openings in the US.
The average butcher salary is $32,047.
Are butcher jobs in demand?
Yes, butcher jobs are in demand. Butcher demand is projected to grow -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Butcher job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of butcher jobs and the average butcher salary over time.
Butcher jobs over time
Butcher job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,008 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 20,474 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 19,689 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 19,243 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 18,935 | 0.01% |
Average butcher salary over time
Butcher salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,047 | $15.41 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | $31,658 | $15.22 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $30,762 | $14.79 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $30,089 | $14.47 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $29,096 | $13.99 | +2.5% |
Butcher jobs by state
Most common states for butchers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 363 | 4% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 29 | 3% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 19 | 3% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 110 | 2% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 102 | 2% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 74 | 2% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 71 | 2% |
| 8 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 49 | 2% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 16 | 2% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 14 | 2% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 14 | 2% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 230 | 1% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 173 | 1% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 167 | 1% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 83 | 1% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 83 | 1% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 34 | 1% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 14 | 1% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 13 | 1% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 12 | 1% |
Most common cities for butchers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Beach | 7 | 8% | $37,053 |
| 2 | Lakeville | 3 | 5% | $29,739 |
| 3 | Apple Valley | 2 | 4% | $29,776 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 4 | 2% | $26,722 |
| 5 | Dallas | 10 | 1% | $25,649 |
| 6 | Austin | 7 | 1% | $25,606 |
| 7 | Miami | 6 | 1% | $37,056 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | 4 | 1% | $29,922 |
| 9 | Tampa | 4 | 1% | $37,732 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 3 | 1% | $28,766 |
| 11 | Arlington | 2 | 1% | $25,684 |
| 12 | New York | 11 | 0% | $26,104 |
| 13 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $34,257 |
| 14 | Fort Worth | 4 | 0% | $25,722 |
| 15 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0% | $34,064 |
| 16 | Houston | 3 | 0% | $25,118 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $31,175 |
| 18 | Seattle | 3 | 0% | $38,401 |