Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $20.40 an hour ($42,440 a year). About 1,850 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($40,140). Indiana ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.15 | $31,510 |
| 25% of workers | $17.50 | $36,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.40 | $42,440 |
| 75% of workers | $23.47 | $48,810 |
| 90% of workers | $27.29 | $56,770 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $45,240 | 130 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $42,950 | 510 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $41,160 | 80 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $38,990 | 60 |
| Bloomington | $37,780 | 40 |
| Evansville | $37,590 | 70 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $37,260 | 50 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $37,040 | 30 |
| Columbus | $36,650 | 40 |
| Terre Haute | $35,780 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for butchers and meat cutters
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 15,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,170 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,700 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,980 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,700 |
| Bakers | $36,150 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,940 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $42,450 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $52,190 |
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