Butchers and Meat Cutters (51-3021) in Eastern Workforce Development Area



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Eastern Workforce Development Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		60
Mean wage		$24.84
Entry wage		$18.71
10th percentile wage		$17.48
50th percentile wage		$24.53
90th percentile wage		$32.39

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	50	87.1%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	50	$25.39

Butchers and Meat Cutters (51-3021)

Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$24.53		$22.08		$2.45
2018	$24.29	+1.0%	$21.87	+1.0%	$2.43
2017	$23.60	+2.9%	$21.24	+2.9%	$2.36
2016	$22.89	+3.1%	$20.60	+3.1%	$2.29
2015	$22.27	+2.8%	$20.04	+2.8%	$2.22
2014	$21.74	+2.4%	$19.57	+2.4%	$2.17
2013	$21.24	+2.3%	$19.12	+2.3%	$2.12
2012	$20.84	+1.9%	$18.76	+1.9%	$2.08
2011	$20.50	+1.7%	$18.45	+1.7%	$2.05
2010	$20.17	+1.6%	$18.15	+1.6%	$2.01
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$24.53		$23.16		$1.37
2018	$24.29	+1.0%	$22.96	+.9%	$1.34
2017	$23.60	+2.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	$1.34
2016	$22.89	+3.1%	$21.66	+2.8%	$1.23
2015	$22.27	+2.8%	$21.17	+2.3%	$1.10
2014	$21.74	+2.4%	$20.72	+2.1%	$1.01
2013	$21.24	+2.3%	$20.28	+2.2%	$0.96
2012	$20.84	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	$0.97
2011	$20.50	+1.7%	$19.53	+1.7%	$0.97
2010	$20.17	+1.6%	$19.22	+1.6%	$0.94

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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