Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $34,390 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.54
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $46,520
Employed locally 70
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $30,100
    50th (median)
    $34,390
    75th
    $45,060
    90th
    $46,520

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 50% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 50% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,480
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,520
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,700
    Jacksonville, FL $39,980
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $39,630
    Kansas City, MO-KS $39,520

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,820
    Food Batchmakers $55,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $70,960
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $40,030
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $57,630
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Topeka, KS is $16.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Topeka, KS is 11.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,100.