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



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Northwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		200
Mean wage		$19.28
Entry wage		$13.06
10th percentile wage		$11.99
50th percentile wage		$17.96
90th percentile wage		$29.24

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	200	100%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	200	$17.96

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	$17.96		$18.96		-$1.00
2019	$17.23	+4.2%	$18.19	+4.2%	-$0.95
2018	$16.74	+2.9%	$17.68	+2.9%	-$0.93
2017	$16.24	+3.1%	$17.14	+3.1%	-$0.90
2016	$15.80	+2.8%	$16.68	+2.8%	-$0.87
2015	$15.42	+2.4%	$16.28	+2.4%	-$0.85
2014	$15.07	+2.3%	$15.91	+2.3%	-$0.83
2013	$14.79	+1.9%	$15.61	+1.9%	-$0.82
2012	$14.54	+1.7%	$15.35	+1.7%	-$0.80
2011	$14.31	+1.6%	$15.11	+1.6%	-$0.79
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$17.96		$21.91		-$3.95
2019	$17.23	+4.2%	$21.02	+4.2%	-$3.78
2018	$16.74	+2.9%	$20.38	+3.1%	-$3.63
2017	$16.24	+3.1%	$19.83	+2.8%	-$3.59
2016	$15.80	+2.8%	$19.38	+2.3%	-$3.58
2015	$15.42	+2.4%	$18.98	+2.1%	-$3.55
2014	$15.07	+2.3%	$18.57	+2.2%	-$3.49
2013	$14.79	+1.9%	$18.20	+2.1%	-$3.40
2012	$14.54	+1.7%	$17.88	+1.7%	-$3.34
2011	$14.31	+1.6%	$17.60	+1.6%	-$3.29

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 2020

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