How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Lexington?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 271 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,080Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $48,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,080 | $14.46 | |
| 25th | $31,670 | $15.23 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $43,390 | $20.86 | |
| 90th | $48,700 | $23.41 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Cincinnati, OH | $40,030 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,900 |
| Owensboro, KY | $35,370 |
| Huntington, WV | $33,370 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $33,340 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $36,780 against $40,140 nationally, 8% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $35,430, so Lexington pays 4% more.
Where does Lexington rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
271 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,700 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.