How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Wisconsin?
$45,980a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in Wisconsin. That is $22.11 an hour or $3,832 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.11
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,170Median: $45,980Highest 10%: $56,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,170 | $15.95 | |
| 25th | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| Median | $45,980 | $22.11 | |
| 75th | $49,130 | $23.62 | |
| 90th | $56,210 | $27.02 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Madison, WI | $47,980 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $47,780 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $47,450 |
| Racine, WI | $47,340 |
| Kenosha, WI | $47,290 |
| Appleton, WI | $47,040 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $46,730 |
| Wausau, WI | $45,530 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,420 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $44,820 |
| Duluth, MN | $44,720 |
| Janesville, WI | $44,660 |
| La Crosse, WI | $39,910 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $39,120 |
| Green Bay, WI | $37,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 8. Colorado | $47,490 |
| 9. New York | $47,080 |
| 10. Delaware | $47,040 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $45,980 |
| 12. Arizona | $45,780 |
| 13. Vermont | $45,580 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $45,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $22.11 ($45,980 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $45,980 against $40,140 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
Wisconsin ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Madison, WI, with a median of $47,980 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.