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How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Sioux Falls?

$38,490a year

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,208 a month.

Hourly
$18.50
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
199 of 363
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $38,490Highest 10%: $54,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,320$16.50
25th$34,790$16.73
Median$38,490$18.50
75th$46,850$22.52
90th$54,700$26.30

Other cities in South Dakota

Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.

Sioux City, IA$42,740
Rapid City, SD$37,060
Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in South Dakota Butcher and Meat Cutter salary in all states

Related jobs in Sioux Falls

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,250
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$60,980
Plant and System Operator$60,650
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$59,270
Welder$55,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$52,220
Machinist$52,000
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,310
Printing Press Operator$47,320
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$47,020
Salaries for every job in Sioux Falls, SD

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $18.50 ($38,490 a year).

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

No: $38,490 against $40,140 nationally, 4% less.

How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?

The median in South Dakota is $37,310, so Sioux Falls pays 3% more.

Where does Sioux Falls rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?

199 of 363 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,700 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.