Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $40,910 +5% vs national
Median hourly $19.67
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $48,280
Employed locally 130
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $35,080
    50th (median)
    $40,910
    75th
    $47,510
    90th
    $48,280

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 58% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 42% 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
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,720
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $46,060
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $45,850
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,890
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $44,710
    Minnesota $44,410

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$47,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,700
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$46,050
    Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$48,010
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$41,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Kalamazoo, MI is $19.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 5% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,080.