Meat Counter Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Meat Counter Associate make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Meat Counter Associate in the United States is $62,363 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

However, a Meat Counter Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,997
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,397 to $72,116
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,966
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Meat Counter Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,116 $6,010 $1,387 $35
Average $62,363 $5,197 $1,199 $30
25th Percentile $56,397 $4,700 $1,085 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Meat Counter Associate Salaries

A Meat Counter Associate'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Meat Counter Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Meat Counter Associate'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): $59,752
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,925
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $62,362
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $66,379
  • Expert (over 8 years): $66,666
Levels Salary
Entry Level Meat Counter Associate$59,752
Intermediate Level Meat Counter Associate$59,925
Senior Level Meat Counter Associate$62,362
Specialist Level Meat Counter Associate$66,379
Expert Level Meat Counter Associate$66,666
$59,752 0 yr
$59,925 < 2 yrs
$62,362 2-4 yrs
$66,379 5-8 yrs
$66,666 > 8 yrs
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How Do Meat Counter Associate 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 Meat Counter Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $69,048.
  • California: $68,786.
  • Massachusetts: $67,869.

Top Paying Cities for Meat Counter Associates

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: $78,658
  • San Francisco: $77,885
  • Oakland: $76,157

What Skills Can Increase a Meat Counter Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 21.33% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Wholesale (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Buying and selling products in large quantities at a lower price to increase profitability through a high sales volume.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 0.94% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 21.33%
Wholesale 1.35%
Procurement 0.94%
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 a Meat Counter Associate's salary.
  • Financial Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 37%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 30%.
  • Microsoft Office: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Planning
$85,437
37%
Written Communication
$81,071
30%
Microsoft Office
$77,953
25%
Procurement
$72,964
17%
Category Management
$71,093
14%
Decision Making
$69,222
11%
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How Education impacts a Meat Counter Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Meat Counter Associates enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Meat Counter Associate with a No Diploma is between $62,930 and $67,963).

Meat Counter Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Meat Counter Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 42.9%
High School 42.9%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 57.1%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Meat Counter Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Meat Counter Associate'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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Meat Counter Associate

Salaries for a Meat Counter Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $63,150 in 2023 to around $62,580 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Meat Counter Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Meat Counter Associate Over Time

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