Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $18.09 an hour ($37,630 a year). About 5,640 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($40,140). Ohio ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.95 | $26,940 |
| 25% of workers | $13.93 | $28,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.09 | $37,630 |
| 75% of workers | $22.61 | $47,040 |
| 90% of workers | $24.08 | $50,090 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $40,030 | 880 |
| Toledo | $39,740 | 310 |
| Mansfield | $39,730 | 40 |
| Columbus | $38,790 | 800 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $38,330 | 330 |
| Cleveland | $37,630 | 1,550 |
| Sandusky | $37,460 | 60 |
| Springfield | $37,050 | 50 |
| Akron | $36,720 | 390 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $36,680 | 190 |
| Canton-Massillon | $36,110 | 190 |
Ohio 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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,540 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $36,720 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,530 |
| Bakers | $34,560 |
| Food Batchmakers | $44,590 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,290 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $53,990 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $37,020 |
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