Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Nebraska
In Nebraska, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $18.09 an hour ($37,630 a year). About 1,380 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Nebraska ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Nebraska
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $15.09 | $31,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.09 | $37,630 |
| 75% of workers | $22.69 | $47,180 |
| 90% of workers | $23.96 | $49,840 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Nebraska metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $41,700 | 780 |
| Grand Island | $37,490 | 40 |
| Lincoln | $37,180 | 200 |
Nebraska unemployment rate: 2.9% (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 Nebraska
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $47,580 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,210 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $48,910 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,030 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,390 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $30,530 |
| Food Batchmakers | $41,210 |
| Bakers | $35,280 |
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