Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $17.03 an hour ($35,430 a year). About 1,670 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Kentucky ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.01 | $22,890 |
| 25% of workers | $13.63 | $28,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.03 | $35,430 |
| 75% of workers | $20.02 | $41,640 |
| 90% of workers | $22.93 | $47,690 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $38,180 | 40 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $37,200 | 460 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $36,780 | 220 |
| Owensboro | $35,370 | 50 |
| Bowling Green | $33,340 | 60 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $26,850 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,640 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $31,550 |
| Food Batchmakers | $46,900 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $48,070 |
| Bakers | $33,890 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $39,150 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $31,840 |
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