Butchers and Meat Cutters pay range in Bremerton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $67,430 or more. The middle half of butchers and meat cutters in Bremerton earn between $47,080 and $61,000.
- $38K10th
- $47K25th
- $58KMedian
- $61K75th
- $67K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,030 | $4,586 | $26.46 |
| Median | $57,930 | $4,828 | $27.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,080 | $3,923 | $22.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Bremerton vs. Washington and the U.S.
Butchers and meat cutters in Bremerton earn 5% more than the Washington average ($52,570) and 30% more than the U.S. average ($42,380). At the median the gap is +44% against the U.S. median of $40,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bremerton | $55,030 | $57,930 | $37,890 | $67,430 | 100 |
| Washington | $52,570 | $51,670 | $37,560 | $63,440 | 2,660 |
| United States | $42,380 | $40,140 | $29,460 | $58,110 | 136,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Butchers and Meat Cutters salary after taxes in Bremerton
On the average salary of $55,030, a single filer in Bremerton takes home about $46,397 a year, or $3,866 a month and $1,784 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bremerton a good place for butchers and meat cutters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bremerton area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.6), so the average $55,030 buys what about $52,108 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Bremerton ($63,200). A typical home costs $586,380, or 10.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in other Washington cities
Bremerton ranks 2nd of 10 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($56,640).
- Seattle$56,640
- Bremerton$55,030
- Mount Vernon$50,740
- Olympia$50,710
- Bellingham$50,490
- Longview$49,750
- Wenatchee$48,940
- Spokane$47,450
- Yakima$46,120
- Kennewick$45,240
Highest-paying cities for butchers and meat cutters
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,010).
- Fairbanks, AK$62,010
- Seattle, WA$56,640
- Bremerton, WA$55,030
- Anchorage, AK$53,930
- San Jose, CA$53,790
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Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Bremerton: questions
How much do butchers and meat cutters make an hour in Bremerton?
$26.46 an hour on average, and $27.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level butchers and meat cutters salary in Bremerton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the butchers and meat cutters take-home pay in Bremerton?
About $46,397 a year ($3,866 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,030. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do butchers and meat cutters earn more in Bremerton than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% more than the U.S. average for this job ($42,380).
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; area Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA (14740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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