How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Fort Wayne?
$45,240a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.75
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,860Median: $45,240Highest 10%: $58,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,860 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $35,540 | $17.09 | |
| Median | $45,240 | $21.75 | |
| 75th | $49,930 | $24.00 | |
| 90th | $58,460 | $28.11 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Indianapolis, IN | $42,950 |
| South Bend, IN | $41,160 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,410 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,030 |
| Elkhart, IN | $38,990 |
| Evansville, IN | $37,590 |
| Lafayette, IN | $37,260 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Fort Wayne?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $21.75 ($45,240 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?
Yes: $45,240 against $40,140 nationally, 13% more.
How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $42,440, so Fort Wayne pays 7% more.
Where does Fort Wayne rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
77 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,460 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.