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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Arkansas
- Fayetteville$37,470
- Little Rock$36,090
- Fort Smith$35,380
- Hot Springs$34,280
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $37,470 | $37,360 | $30,660 | $31,388 | 91 |
| Little Rock | $36,090 | $35,340 | $29,730 | $30,330 | 89 |
| Fort Smith | $35,380 | $34,340 | $29,010 | $29,786 | 86 |
| Hot Springs | $34,280 | $34,600 | $28,590 | $28,943 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Arkansas tax is estimated with the Department of Finance and Administration's 2026 withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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