How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in St. Louis?
$42,660a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $20.51 an hour or $3,555 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.51
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $42,660Highest 10%: $56,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| Median | $42,660 | $20.51 | |
| 75th | $50,600 | $24.33 | |
| 90th | $56,720 | $27.27 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Kansas City, MO | $42,030 |
| Joplin, MO | $40,470 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $39,400 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,800 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $37,920 |
| Columbia, MO | $34,170 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Plant Operator | $101,800 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer | $94,230 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $85,470 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $75,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $75,210 |
| Plant and System Operator | $69,910 |
| Machinist | $62,210 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $62,090 |
| Tool Grinder | $61,550 |
| Welding | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $20.51 ($42,660 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $42,660 against $40,140 nationally, 6% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $37,860, so St. Louis pays 13% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
126 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,720 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.