How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Michigan?
$39,350a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Michigan. That is $18.92 an hour or $3,279 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.92
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,900Median: $39,350Highest 10%: $50,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,900 | $14.38 | |
| 25th | $32,540 | $15.64 | |
| Median | $39,350 | $18.92 | |
| 75th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 90th | $50,740 | $24.39 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kalamazoo, MI | $41,740 |
| South Bend, IN | $41,160 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $39,750 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $39,630 |
| Detroit, MI | $39,590 |
| Lansing, MI | $38,420 |
| 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 |
| Monroe, MI | $31,780 |
| Midland, MI | $31,200 |
| Bay City, MI | $29,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 26. Tennessee | $39,960 |
| 27. South Carolina | $39,790 |
| 28. Virginia | $39,770 |
| 29. Michigan | $39,350 |
| 30. Illinois | $39,240 |
| 31. Georgia | $38,540 |
| 32. New Jersey | $38,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.92 ($39,350 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $39,350 against $40,140 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Michigan ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, with a median of $41,740 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.