Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Iowa earn a median salary of $36,022 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.5% vs the national median of $38,960. An estimated 4,010 butchers and meat cutters are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $32,280 to $40,040 depending on location.
$36,022
Avg median salary in Iowa
$40,040
Highest paying metro
$32,280
Lowest paying metro
4,010
Employed in Iowa
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inButchers and Meat Cutters salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $40,040 | $34,190 | $40,200 | 310 |
| Southeast Iowa | $37,860 | $30,850 | $38,830 | 640 |
| Northwest Iowa | $37,270 | $30,600 | $38,720 | 570 |
| Southwest Iowa | $36,460 | $30,800 | $38,840 | 310 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,140 | $31,910 | $41,800 | 810 |
| Dubuque, IA | $36,010 | $32,250 | $39,240 | 100 |
| Waterloo, IA | $35,960 | $30,670 | $39,830 | 200 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $35,860 | $30,000 | $41,170 | 270 |
| Northeast Iowa | $35,840 | $29,840 | $38,720 | 290 |
| Ames, IA | $35,280 | $31,950 | $40,090 | 150 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $33,260 | $30,380 | $38,370 | 200 |
| Iowa City, IA | $32,280 | $30,330 | $38,040 | 160 |