Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $18.20 an hour ($37,860 a year). About 2,160 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Missouri ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.08 | $29,280 |
| 25% of workers | $14.59 | $30,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.20 | $37,860 |
| 75% of workers | $23.53 | $48,950 |
| 90% of workers | $26.60 | $55,320 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $42,660 | 790 |
| Kansas City | $42,030 | 890 |
| Joplin | $40,470 | 50 |
| St. Joseph | $39,400 | 50 |
| Springfield | $38,800 | 190 |
| Jefferson City | $37,920 | 60 |
| Cape Girardeau | $35,110 | 30 |
| Columbia | $34,170 | 90 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,940 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,510 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $34,900 |
| Bakers | $35,130 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $41,890 |
| Food Batchmakers | $45,690 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $64,480 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $44,490 |
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