How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Indianapolis?
$42,950a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $20.65 an hour or $3,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.65
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 122 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,210Median: $42,950Highest 10%: $55,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,210 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 75th | $49,420 | $23.76 | |
| 90th | $55,550 | $26.71 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Fort Wayne, IN | $45,240 |
| 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 Indianapolis, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $20.65 ($42,950 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
Yes: $42,950 against $40,140 nationally, 7% more.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $42,440, so Indianapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
122 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,550 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.