What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Apprentice Butcher?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Apprentice Butcher jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Aspen, CO and Vineyard Haven, MA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $56,822 $4,735 $1,092 $27.32 Aspen, CO $55,366 $4,613 $1,064 $26.62 Vineyard Haven, MA $55,359 $4,613 $1,064 $26.61 Sitka, AK $55,181 $4,598 $1,061 $26.53 San Francisco, CA $53,967 $4,497 $1,037 $25.95 Santa Clara, CA $53,796 $4,483 $1,034 $25.86 Red Dog, AK $53,766 $4,480 $1,033 $25.85 Sunnyvale, CA $53,760 $4,480 $1,033 $25.85 Livermore, CA $53,730 $4,477 $1,033 $25.83 Basalt, CO $53,716 $4,476 $1,033 $25.82

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Q: How much does an Apprentice Butcher make?

The average annual pay for an apprentice butcher in the United States is $45,806 a year — that works out to approximately $22.02 an hour. The middle 80% of Apprentice Butchers earn between $31,500 (10th percentile) and $65,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Apprentice Butcher Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Apprentice Butcher in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Whole Foods Buyer at $22,578 (49.3%) above Apprentice Butcher. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Whole Foods Buyer $68,384 $5,698 $1,315 $32.88 Whole Foods $53,790 $4,482 $1,034 $25.86 Whole Foods Delivery Driver $38,383 $3,198 $738 $18.45 Whole Foods Cook $33,340 $2,778 $641 $16.03 Whole Foods Overnight $31,109 $2,592 $598 $14.96

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Apprentice Butcher Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$45,806

Columbus

Ohio

$44,244

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How much does an Apprentice Butcher make?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average annual pay for an Apprentice Butcher in the United States is $45,806 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.02 an hour. This is the equivalent of $880/week or $3,817/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $78,000 and as low as $25,500, the majority of Apprentice Butcher salaries currently range between $36,000 (25th percentile) to $50,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $65,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Apprentice Butcher varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Apprentice Butcher in your area makes on average $44,244 per year, or $1,562 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $45,806. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Apprentice Butcher salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Apprentice Butcher jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Apprentice Butcher Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Apprentice Butcher job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Aspen, CO, and Vineyard Haven, MA, close behind in the second and third positions. Vineyard Haven, MA, beats the national average by $9,553 (20.9%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $11,016 (24.0%) above the $45,806 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Apprentice Butcher appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Nome, AK, and Basalt, CO, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Apprentice Butcher role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$56,822	$4,735	$1,092	$27.32
Aspen, CO	$55,366	$4,613	$1,064	$26.62
Vineyard Haven, MA	$55,359	$4,613	$1,064	$26.61
Sitka, AK	$55,181	$4,598	$1,061	$26.53
San Francisco, CA	$53,967	$4,497	$1,037	$25.95
Santa Clara, CA	$53,796	$4,483	$1,034	$25.86
Red Dog, AK	$53,766	$4,480	$1,033	$25.85
Sunnyvale, CA	$53,760	$4,480	$1,033	$25.85
Livermore, CA	$53,730	$4,477	$1,033	$25.83
Basalt, CO	$53,716	$4,476	$1,033	$25.82

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Apprentice Butcher Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Apprentice Butcher category.

For example Whole Foods Buyer jobs pay as much as $22,578 (49.3%) more than the average Apprentice Butcher salary of $45,806. If you're qualified, finding work as an Whole Foods Buyer may help you make more money than that of the average Apprentice Butcher position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Whole Foods Buyer	$68,384	$5,698	$1,315	$32.88
Whole Foods	$53,790	$4,482	$1,034	$25.86
Whole Foods Delivery Driver	$38,383	$3,198	$738	$18.45
Whole Foods Cook	$33,340	$2,778	$641	$16.03
Whole Foods Overnight	$31,109	$2,592	$598	$14.96

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