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Meat Manager salary
Average meat manager salary
$16.45
How much does a meat manager make?
The average meat manager salary in the United States is $34,212. Meat manager salaries typically range between $25,000 and $45,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for meat managers is $16.45 per hour.
Meat manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Meat managers earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Meat Manager earn more?
Meat Manager Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level meat manager | $30,400 | $14.60 |
| Mid-level meat manager | $35,000 | $16.84 |
| Senior-level meat manager | $46,900 | $22.56 |
Meat Manager salary estimates from across the web
Average meat manager salary by state
The highest-paying states for meat managers are Hawaii, Washington, and Alaska. The lowest average meat manager salary states are Missouri, Texas, and Georgia.
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Highest paying states for meat managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $42,796 | $20.57 |
| 2 | Washington | $43,321 | $20.83 |
| 3 | Arizona | $42,321 | $20.35 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $41,186 | $19.80 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $40,714 | $19.57 |
| 6 | Maryland | $41,798 | $20.10 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $48,737 | $23.43 |
| 8 | California | $42,314 | $20.34 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $37,386 | $17.97 |
| 10 | Michigan | $37,767 | $18.16 |
| 11 | Delaware | $37,863 | $18.20 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $40,434 | $19.44 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $41,213 | $19.81 |
| 14 | Colorado | $40,308 | $19.38 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $37,501 | $18.03 |
| 16 | Nevada | $34,940 | $16.80 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $36,960 | $17.77 |
| 18 | Maine | $38,974 | $18.74 |
| 19 | Utah | $36,142 | $17.38 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $37,903 | $18.22 |
| 21 | Vermont | $37,981 | $18.26 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $36,239 | $17.42 |
| 23 | Iowa | $33,943 | $16.32 |
| 24 | Oregon | $36,934 | $17.76 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $36,519 | $17.56 |
| 26 | Ohio | $32,177 | $15.47 |
| 27 | Illinois | $33,822 | $16.26 |
| 28 | Montana | $33,583 | $16.15 |
| 29 | Virginia | $33,482 | $16.10 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $34,485 | $16.58 |
| 31 | Florida | $31,767 | $15.27 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $33,437 | $16.08 |
| 33 | New York | $32,351 | $15.55 |
| 34 | Kansas | $33,154 | $15.94 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $33,132 | $15.93 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $31,463 | $15.13 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $33,415 | $16.06 |
| 38 | New Jersey | $31,482 | $15.14 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $33,066 | $15.90 |
| 40 | Alabama | $32,534 | $15.64 |
| 41 | Texas | $29,790 | $14.32 |
| 42 | Indiana | $31,068 | $14.94 |
| 43 | Missouri | $30,445 | $14.64 |
| 44 | Idaho | $32,449 | $15.60 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $30,812 | $14.81 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $31,078 | $14.94 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $31,568 | $15.18 |
| 48 | Georgia | $29,575 | $14.22 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $29,072 | $13.98 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $28,017 | $13.47 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $27,192 | $13.07 |
Highest paying cities for meat managers
The highest-paying cities for meat managers are Everett, WA, Phoenix, AZ, and Los Angeles, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everett, WA | $43,297 | $20.82 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $42,502 | $20.43 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $42,418 | $20.39 |
| 4 | Milwaukee, WI | $40,678 | $19.56 |
| 5 | Denver, CO | $40,341 | $19.39 |
| 6 | Wilmington, DE | $37,938 | $18.24 |
| 7 | Andover, MA | $37,938 | $18.24 |
| 8 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | $37,745 | $18.15 |
| 9 | Troy, MI | $37,735 | $18.14 |
| 10 | Brooklyn Center, MN | $36,309 | $17.46 |
| 11 | Salt Lake City, UT | $36,127 | $17.37 |
| 12 | Alexandria, VA | $34,526 | $16.60 |
| 13 | Cranston, RI | $34,524 | $16.60 |
| 14 | Lombard, IL | $33,918 | $16.31 |
| 15 | Akron, OH | $32,496 | $15.62 |
| 16 | Newburgh, NY | $32,442 | $15.60 |
| 17 | Jacksonville, FL | $32,310 | $15.53 |
| 18 | Union, NJ | $31,549 | $15.17 |
| 19 | Memphis, TN | $30,915 | $14.86 |
| 20 | Kansas City, MO | $30,915 | $14.86 |
Meat Manager salary details
A meat manager's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a meat manager's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 75th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| Average | $34,212 | $2,851 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying meat manager jobs
The highest paying types of meat managers are manager, deli manager, and bakery manager.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butcher | $32,047 | $2,671 | $15.41 | 6,871 |
| Meat Cutter Apprentice | $30,581 | $2,548 | $14.70 | 14,403 |
| Meat Cutter | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 | 8,732 |
| Meat Clerk | $31,494 | $2,625 | $15.14 | 73,741 |
| Meat Wrapper | $30,975 | $2,581 | $14.89 | 8,296 |
| Bakery Manager | $38,223 | $3,185 | $18.38 | 97,468 |
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Which companies pay meat managers the most?
Meat manager salaries at Fresh Thyme and Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average meat manager salary at companies like Vallarta Supermarkets and Roche Bros. Supermarkets are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Thyme | $44,686 | $21.48 |
| 2 | Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32 | $44,281 | $21.29 |
| 3 | Vallarta Supermarkets | $44,231 | $21.26 |
| 4 | Roche Bros. Supermarkets | $43,739 | $21.03 |
| 5 | Uwajimaya | $43,478 | $20.90 |
| 6 | United Natural Foods | $42,342 | $20.36 |
| 7 | Food City | $42,280 | $20.33 |
| 8 | Busch's Fresh Food Market | $41,571 | $19.99 |
| 9 | ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. | $41,494 | $19.95 |
| 10 | Save Mart Supermarkets | $41,490 | $19.95 |
| 11 | Festival Foods | $41,447 | $19.93 |
| 12 | Caraluzzi's Markets | $40,990 | $19.71 |
| 13 | Albertsons Companies | $40,793 | $19.61 |
| 14 | P&S Surgical Hospital | $40,471 | $19.46 |
| 15 | Hy-Vee | $39,613 | $19.04 |
| 16 | Jerry's Enterprises | $39,454 | $18.97 |
| 17 | Safeway | $38,934 | $18.72 |
| 18 | Kroger | $38,199 | $18.36 |
| 19 | BJ's Wholesale Club | $37,972 | $18.26 |
| 20 | Albertsons | $37,829 | $18.19 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Meat Manager salary trends
The average meat manager salary has risen by $4,617 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average meat manager earned $29,595 annually, but today, they earn $34,212 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for meat managers over the last decade.
Compare meat manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average meat manager salary over time
Compare meat manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Meat Manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,200 | $16.45 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | $33,800 | $16.25 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $32,800 | $15.79 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $32,100 | $15.44 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $31,100 | $14.93 | +2.5% |
Recently added meat manager salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. | Meat Manager | Greenfield, WI | 12/16/2024 | $58,500 |
| Albertsons Company Inc. | Meat Manager-Coeur D Alene | Coeur dAlene, ID | 12/15/2024 | $34,498 |
| Rosauers Supermarkets | Meat Manager | Lewiston, ID | 12/15/2024 | $42,825 |
| BJ's Wholesale Club | Meat Manager | Raleigh, NC | 12/14/2024 | $55,250 |
| BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. | Meat Manager | Mechanicsville, VA | 12/14/2024 | $53,250 |
| BJ's Wholesale Club | Meat Manager | Holiday, FL | 12/12/2024 | $55,250 |
| United Natural Foods Inc. | Meat Manager | New Brighton, MN | 12/11/2024 | $67,702 |
| Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc. | Meat Manager | Lewiston, ME | 12/11/2024 | $42,825 |
| Loblaw Companies Limited | Meat Manager | Grand Forks, ND | 12/11/2024 | $37,500 |
| Josephsclassicmarket | Manager-Meat | Noma, FL | 12/11/2024 | $60,000 |
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