How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Springfield?
$38,800a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,020Median: $38,800Highest 10%: $50,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,020 | $13.95 | |
| 25th | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| Median | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| 90th | $50,270 | $24.17 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,660 |
| Kansas City, MO | $42,030 |
| Joplin, MO | $40,470 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $39,400 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37,920 |
| Columbia, MO | $34,170 |
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Salaries for every job in Springfield, MOFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $18.65 ($38,800 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $38,800 against $40,140 nationally, 3% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $37,860, so Springfield pays 2% more.
Where does Springfield rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
192 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,270 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.