Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,940 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.84
10th percentile $23,280
90th percentile $46,910
Employed locally 190
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,280
    25th
    $28,390
    50th (median)
    $32,940
    75th
    $38,350
    90th
    $46,910

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$49,450
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$67,040
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44,490
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48,230
    Machinists$43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Southern Ohio is $15.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Southern Ohio is 15.5% below 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $23,280 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,390.