Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $41,220 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.82
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $54,070
Employed locally 50
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $36,540
    50th (median)
    $41,220
    75th
    $47,490
    90th
    $54,070

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 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 Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,420
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,240
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,100
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,420
    Food Batchmakers $50,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Janesville, WI is $19.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Janesville, WI is 5.8% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,540.