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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Lansing?

$38,420a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $18.47 an hour or $3,202 a month.

Hourly
$18.47
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
202 of 363
Jobs in the area
170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,350Median: $38,420Highest 10%: $51,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,350$14.59
25th$31,360$15.08
Median$38,420$18.47
75th$48,300$23.22
90th$51,450$24.74

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Kalamazoo, MI$41,740
South Bend, IN$41,160
Grand Rapids, MI$39,750
Ann Arbor, MI$39,630
Detroit, MI$39,590
Traverse City, MI$38,130
Battle Creek, MI$37,490
Muskegon, MI$36,920
Jackson, MI$36,910
Flint, MI$36,190
Saginaw, MI$35,450
Niles, MI$35,350
Bay City, MI$29,660
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in Michigan Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

Related jobs in Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,200
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$70,600
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,860
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,260
Tool and Die Maker$59,970
Machinist$59,850
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$59,600
Separating$56,490
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$55,120
Welder$50,370
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Lansing?

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $18.47 ($38,420 a year).

Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Lansing than the national average?

No: $38,420 against $40,140 nationally, 4% less.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $39,350, so Lansing pays 2% less.

Where does Lansing rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

202 of 363 metro areas with data.

How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Lansing?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,450 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.