How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Iowa?
$37,750a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Iowa. That is $18.15 an hour or $3,146 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.15
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,200Median: $37,750Highest 10%: $46,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 75th | $43,180 | $20.76 | |
| 90th | $46,510 | $22.36 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $42,740 |
| Omaha, NE | $41,700 |
| Waterloo, IA | $37,130 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,770 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,520 |
| Dubuque, IA | $36,520 |
| Ames, IA | $36,110 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,810 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $35,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 35. North Carolina | $38,240 |
| 36. Idaho | $38,030 |
| 37. Missouri | $37,860 |
| 38. Iowa | $37,750 |
| 39. Nebraska | $37,630 |
| 40. Ohio | $37,630 |
| 41. Texas | $37,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $18.15 ($37,750 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $37,750 against $40,140 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Iowa rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $42,740 a year.
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.