Salary AI Book a Demo

Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper in the United States is $43,628 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $58,849
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,841 to $51,595
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,484
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered Talent
Recruit with AI
Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits
Paid Annually Paid Monthly Paid Semimonthly Paid Biweekly Paid Weekly Paid Hourly
View as table View as graph 25% $38,841 10% $34,484 90% $58,849 75% $51,595 $43,628 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $51,595 $4,300 $992 $25
Average $43,628 $3,636 $839 $21
25th Percentile $38,841 $3,237 $747 $19
Check out Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Job Openings in the United States
Physician Emergency Medicine Ohio Permanent Emergency Medicine Physician near Columbus Ohio Job

MD Staff, LLC - Columbus, OH

Physician Oncology Ohio Permanent Associate Medical Director

eviCore healthcare - Columbus, OH

RN

Alto Health Care Staffing - Columbus, OH

Physician Internal Medicine Ohio Locum tenens Gastroenterology Physician Job

AMN Healthcare, Inc. - Columbus, OH

Search More Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Jobs in the United States
Choose Similar Job
Choose Category
Cost of Living
Average Salary for United States
See it in Action

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Salaries

An Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,373
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $40,564
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,521
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $43,849
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,734
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper$40,373
Intermediate Level Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper$40,564
Senior Level Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper$41,521
Specialist Level Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper$43,849
Expert Level Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper$44,734
$40,373 0 yr
$40,564 < 2 yrs
$41,521 2-4 yrs
$43,849 5-8 yrs
$44,734 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrappers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $48,305.
  • California: $48,121.
  • Massachusetts: $47,480.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrappers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $55,028
  • San Francisco: $54,425
  • Oakland: $53,278

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.56% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Restaurant Operation (Mentioned in 4.12% Job Postings): Restaurant operations are various activities that are carried out in a restaurant to run the business. These include all activities involved in the preparation of food, customer service, cleaning, purchasing raw materials, accounting, reporting, etc.
  • Preventive Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Preventive maintenance is the act of performing regularly scheduled maintenance activities to help prevent unexpected failures in the future. Put simply, it's about fixing things before they break.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.56%
Restaurant Operation 4.12%
Preventive Maintenance 1.79%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper's salary.
  • Management Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Management Skills
 $57,152
31%
Hard Working
 $54,971
26%
Products and Services
 $54,971
26%
Critical Thinking
 $54,098
24%
Organizational Leadership
 $52,790
21%
Accounting
 $51,917
19%
Get Latest Data

Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$52,353$25.020%
Energy & Utilities$50,172$24.015%
Internet$50,172$24.015%
Chemicals$47,991$23.010%
Software & Networking$47,991$23.010%

Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$38,841
Average $43,628/year
$51,595
$3,237
Average $3,636/month
$4,300
$747
Average $839/week
$992
$19
Average $21/hour
$25
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $51,595 $4,300 $992 $25
Average $43,628 $3,636 $839 $21
25th Percentile $38,841 $3,237 $747 $19

Salaries of jobs related to Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper

Salary Trends for Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper

Salaries for an Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $46,335 in 2023 to around $46,772 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$46,335
2024
$46,978
2025
$46,772
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $46,335
2024 $46,978
2025 $46,772
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper

Here are companies hiring for Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States

  • XPO

    Columbus, OH

    CDL

    XPO | Columbus, OH

    XPO is Hiring Driver Teams. XPO Teams. As an XPO Team, you’ll run dedicated routes between XPO facilities in. new sleeper. trucks equipped with microwaves ... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Class CDL Company Driver

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

    CDL-A - Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Average pay. $1,200-$1,450 weekly. Home time. Daily. Experience. Al... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Summit Recruiting Group

    Columbus, OH

    Dermatology Physician Assistant

    Summit Recruiting Group | Columbus, OH

    NP/PA Dermatology job opening in Columbus, OHPosition Details. Full-time, permanent opening. Experience required. Well-Established Practice. Seeking a NP/P... more

    6 Days Ago

  • GO Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    Surgery

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Locums - A well respected group has a Trauma Surgery APP opportunity available in Columbus, Ohio. Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 1/1/... more

    7 Days Ago

  • The Curare Group, Inc

    Columbus, OH

    Pediatrics Physician

    The Curare Group, Inc | Columbus, OH

    Hospital is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician to join a well-respected and growing practice located an hour from Columbus. Only Pediatr... more

    7 Days Ago

  • OhioHealth

    Columbus, OH

    Anesthesiology Physician

    OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    Join an award winning, physician-led health system that prides itself on an inclusive, collegial and innovative culture. As an Anesthesiologist at OhioHeal... more

    7 Days Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

FAQ about Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Butcher and Meat Wrapper roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst