Meat butcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Meat butcher gender statistics
11.3% of meat butchers are women and 88.7% of meat butchers are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Meat butcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Meat butcher gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,851
Female income
$32,391
Meat butcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in meat butcher positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of meat butchers are female.
Meat butcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.48% | 13.52% |
| 2011 | 85.33% | 14.67% |
| 2012 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2013 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2014 | 87.00% | 13.00% |
| 2015 | 87.71% | 12.29% |
| 2016 | 88.38% | 11.62% |
| 2017 | 87.54% | 12.46% |
| 2018 | 85.40% | 14.60% |
| 2019 | 86.06% | 13.94% |
| 2020 | 84.91% | 15.09% |
| 2021 | 88.71% | 11.29% |
Meat butcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared meat butchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, churn operator and batch maker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Baker/Cake Decorator | 13% | 87% |
| Pastry Decorator | 19% | 81% |
| Cake Maker | 26% | 74% |
| Meat Butcher | 89% | 11% |
| Journeyman Meat Cutter | 93% | 7% |
| Batch Maker | 95% | 5% |
| Churn Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Meat butcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among meat butchers is White, which makes up 61.9% of all meat butchers. Comparatively, 19.9% of meat butchers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of meat butchers are Black or African American.
- White, 61.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.9%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Asian, 6.4%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Meat butcher race
| Meat butcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Meat butcher race and ethnicity over time
See how meat butcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Meat butcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.65% | 9.08% | 4.20% | 22.68% |
| 2011 | 58.05% | 10.47% | 4.98% | 23.61% |
| 2012 | 57.57% | 10.74% | 5.51% | 23.75% |
| 2013 | 59.86% | 9.23% | 5.75% | 22.46% |
| 2014 | 61.06% | 10.29% | 5.57% | 19.88% |
| 2015 | 60.25% | 9.41% | 6.73% | 20.27% |
| 2016 | 60.05% | 9.26% | 6.26% | 21.32% |
| 2017 | 60.48% | 8.36% | 5.29% | 22.49% |
| 2018 | 63.53% | 7.90% | 5.44% | 20.94% |
| 2019 | 65.39% | 9.32% | 4.93% | 17.53% |
| 2020 | 62.38% | 8.56% | 6.07% | 17.81% |
| 2021 | 61.86% | 7.11% | 6.42% | 19.95% |
Meat butcher wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown meat butchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american meat butchers have the lowest average salary at $33,291.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,151 |
| White | $33,746 |
| Black or African American | $33,291 |
| Asian | $34,042 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,032 |
Average meat butcher age
See how the average age of meat butchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Meat butcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 40 | 40 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| Asian | 44 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 41 | 46 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 |
Meat butcher age breakdown
The average age of meat butchers is 40+ years years old, representing 56% of the meat butcher population.
Meat butcher age breakdown
| Meat Butcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 56% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Meat butcher educational attainment
The most common degree for meat butchers is high school diploma, with 38% of meat butchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 22% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- High School Diploma, 38%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Associate, 19%
- Diploma, 16%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Meat butchers by degree level
| Meat butcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 38% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Associate | 19% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Meat butcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, meat butchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,332 annually. With a Associate degree, meat butchers earn a median annual income of $34,311 compared to $33,664 for meat butchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,664 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,332 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $34,311 |
Meat butcher employment statistics
Company size where meat butchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where meat butchers work.
Meat butcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Meat butcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for meat butchers are retail, manufacturing and hospitality.
Meat butcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 48% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Hospitality | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Meat butcher turnover and employment statistics
Meat butcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for meat butchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Meat butcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Meat butcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.80% |
| 2011 | 9.79% |
| 2012 | 8.17% |
| 2013 | 8.18% |
| 2014 | 6.75% |
| 2015 | 6.58% |
| 2016 | 5.58% |
| 2017 | 4.83% |
| 2018 | 5.70% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 6.06% |
| 2021 | 5.22% |
Average meat butcher tenure
The average meat butcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 366 meat butchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Meat butcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Meat butcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of meat butchers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Meat Butcher | 2.90% | - |
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Churn Operator | 5.53% | 30,460 |
| Sponge Mixer | 6.32% | 1,025 |
Similar meat butcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clother In | 4.05% | 40,571 |
| Churn Operator | 5.53% | 30,460 |
| Sponge Mixer | 6.32% | 1,025 |
Foreign languages spoken by meat butchers
The most common foreign language among meat butchers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 16.7% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Japanese, 16.7%
- Tagalog, 16.7%
Meat butcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Japanese | 16.7% |
| Tagalog | 16.7% |
