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Butchers and Meat Cutters

Also known as: Blockman, Butcher, Butcher Apprentice, Butcher Assistant, Cleaver, Halal Butcher, Journeyman Meat Cutter, Kosher Butcher, Meat Carver, Meat Clerk

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

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School20%
High School Diploma70%
Some College2%
Post-Secondary Certificate7%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None8%
Up to 1 month5%
1-3 months7%
3-6 months5%
6 months - 1 year8%
1-2 years31%
2-4 years32%
4-6 years2%
6-8 years1%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month5%
1-3 months23%
3-6 months25%
6 months - 1 year34%
1-2 years11%
2-4 years2%

How AI Impacts Each Task

13 tasks analyzed

Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper's eye.

Wrap, weigh, label, and price cuts of meat.

Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry, and fish, to prepare meat in cooking form.

Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.

Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityCooperationIntegrityAttention to DetailSelf ControlInitiativeStress ToleranceAdaptability/FlexibilityIndependenceConcern for OthersSocial OrientationPersistence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$38,960

per year

Mean Wage

$41,300

per year

Employment

140K

workers

Wage Range

$28,850 - $57,130

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$28,850Median: $38,960$57,130
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