How much does a meat make in Cincinnati?

$43,150a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. That is $20.75 an hour or $3,596 a month.

Hourly: $20.75
Vs. national median: +13%
Rank among cities: 18 of 133
Jobs in the area: 360

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $31,700Median: $43,150Highest 10%: $45,410

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$31,700	$15.24
25th	$37,080	$17.83
Median	$43,150	$20.75
75th	$45,410	$21.83
90th	$45,410	$21.83

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for meats.

Akron, OH	$45,170
Canton, OH	$41,920
Columbus, OH	$37,600
Cleveland, OH	$36,660
Huntington, WV	$36,650

Meat salary in Ohio Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Cincinnati

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator	$109,800
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$78,820
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,880
Plant and System Operator	$67,390
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$65,430
Tool and Die Maker	$64,270
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$61,460
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender	$60,820
Machinist	$57,300
Separating	$56,790

Salaries for every job in Cincinnati, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Cincinnati?

The median hourly pay in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $20.75 ($43,150 a year).

Do meats make more in Cincinnati than the national average?

Yes: $43,150 against $38,300 nationally, 13% more.

How does Cincinnati compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $37,020, so Cincinnati pays 17% more.

Where does Cincinnati rank for meat pay?

18 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Cincinnati?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,410 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.