Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for butchers and meat cutters is $22.11 an hour ($45,980 a year). About 3,510 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($40,140). Wisconsin ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for butchers and meat cutters in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.95 | $33,170 |
| 25% of workers | $17.94 | $37,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.11 | $45,980 |
| 75% of workers | $23.62 | $49,130 |
| 90% of workers | $27.02 | $56,210 |
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $47,980 | 330 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $47,780 | 910 |
| Sheboygan | $47,450 | 180 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $47,340 | 60 |
| Kenosha | $47,290 | 60 |
| Appleton | $47,040 | 90 |
| Fond du Lac | $46,730 | 60 |
| Wausau | $45,530 | 70 |
| Eau Claire | $44,820 | 80 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $44,660 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $39,910 | 90 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $39,120 | 70 |
| Green Bay | $37,300 | 610 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,550 |
| Food Batchmakers | $48,360 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $34,070 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $38,650 |
| Bakers | $37,310 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $37,510 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,130 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $43,300 |
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