Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $39,750 +2% vs national
Median hourly $19.11
10th percentile $28,760
90th percentile $53,380
Employed locally 70
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,760
    25th
    $35,560
    50th (median)
    $39,750
    75th
    $46,970
    90th
    $53,380

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 55% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Butchers and Meat Cutters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,480
    Hawaii $50,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $50,220

    Nearby metros — Butchers and Meat Cutters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fond du Lac, WI $46,160
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,020
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $45,850
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,890
    Madison, WI $44,820

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $72,890
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $41,960
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,590
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,440
    Food Batchmakers $50,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Eau Claire, WI is $19.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.57 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Eau Claire, WI is 2% above the national median of $38,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $28,760 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,560.