What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Union Meat Cutter?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Union Meat Cutter jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Hecla, SD (51.0% above average), followed by San Mateo, CA and Bainbridge Island, WA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Hecla, SD $54,675 $4,556 $1,051 $26.29 San Mateo, CA $51,826 $4,318 $996 $24.92 Bainbridge Island, WA $50,272 $4,189 $966 $24.17 Lahaina, HI $50,235 $4,186 $966 $24.15 Scotts Valley, CA $46,847 $3,903 $900 $22.52 Nome, AK $44,907 $3,742 $863 $21.59 Berkeley, CA $44,325 $3,693 $852 $21.31 Chowchilla, CA $43,764 $3,647 $841 $21.04 San Carlos, CA $43,712 $3,642 $840 $21.02 Sitka, AK $43,610 $3,634 $838 $20.97

Union Meat Cutter

Union Meat Cutter Salary

Q: How much does an Union Meat Cutter make?

The average annual pay for an union meat cutter in the United States is $36,201 a year — that works out to approximately $17.40 an hour. The middle 80% of Union Meat Cutters earn between $26,000 (10th percentile) and $46,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Union Meat Cutter Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Union Meat Cutter in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Personal Property Appraiser at $18,698 (51.7%) above Union Meat Cutter. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Personal Property Appraiser $54,899 $4,574 $1,055 $26.39 Glass House $38,681 $3,223 $743 $18.60 Gift Shop Manager $36,984 $3,082 $711 $17.78 Cast Of Modern Family $29,600 $2,466 $569 $14.23 Host Hostess Part Time $29,476 $2,456 $566 $14.17

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Union Meat Cutter Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$36,201

Columbus

Ohio

$34,966

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How much does an Union Meat Cutter make?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average annual pay for an Union Meat Cutter in the United States is $36,201 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.40 an hour. This is the equivalent of $696/week or $3,016/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $51,000 and as low as $20,000, the majority of Union Meat Cutter salaries currently range between $30,500 (25th percentile) to $40,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $46,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Union Meat Cutter varies greatly (by as much as 10000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An Union Meat Cutter in your area makes on average $34,966 per year, or $1,235 (3.412%) less than the national average annual salary of $36,201. Ohio ranks number 42 out of 50 states nationwide for Union Meat Cutter salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Union Meat Cutter 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 Union Meat Cutter Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Union Meat Cutter job is above the national average. Topping the list is Hecla, SD, , with San Mateo, CA, and Bainbridge Island, WA, close behind in the second and third positions. Bainbridge Island, WA, beats the national average by $14,071 (38.9%), and Hecla, SD, furthers that trend with another $18,474 (51.0%) above the $36,201 average.

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

However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 22% between Hecla, SD, and Sitka, AK, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for an Union Meat Cutter role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Hecla, SD	$54,675	$4,556	$1,051	$26.29
San Mateo, CA	$51,826	$4,318	$996	$24.92
Bainbridge Island, WA	$50,272	$4,189	$966	$24.17
Lahaina, HI	$50,235	$4,186	$966	$24.15
Scotts Valley, CA	$46,847	$3,903	$900	$22.52
Nome, AK	$44,907	$3,742	$863	$21.59
Berkeley, CA	$44,325	$3,693	$852	$21.31
Chowchilla, CA	$43,764	$3,647	$841	$21.04
San Carlos, CA	$43,712	$3,642	$840	$21.02
Sitka, AK	$43,610	$3,634	$838	$20.97

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Union Meat Cutter Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Union Meat Cutter category.

For example Personal Property Appraiser jobs pay as much as $18,698 (51.7%) more than the average Union Meat Cutter salary of $36,201. If you're qualified, finding work as an Personal Property Appraiser may help you make more money than that of the average Union Meat Cutter position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Personal Property Appraiser	$54,899	$4,574	$1,055	$26.39
Glass House	$38,681	$3,223	$743	$18.60
Gift Shop Manager	$36,984	$3,082	$711	$17.78
Cast Of Modern Family	$29,600	$2,466	$569	$14.23
Host Hostess Part Time	$29,476	$2,456	$566	$14.17

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