Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $45,850 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $28,480
90th percentile $56,150
Employed locally 740
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,480
    25th
    $36,810
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $49,010
    90th
    $56,150

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 60% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 40% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,890
    Madison, WI $44,820
    Sheboygan, WI $44,380

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,260
    Machinists$53,010
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49,580
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46,090
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$57,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Milwaukee, WI is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Milwaukee, WI is 17.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $28,480 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,810.