How much does a meat make in Indiana?
$42,450a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Indiana. That is $20.41 an hour or $3,538 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.41
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,680Median: $42,450Highest 10%: $45,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | $17.63 | |
| 25th | $37,610 | $18.08 | |
| Median | $42,450 | $20.41 | |
| 75th | $45,000 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $45,000 | $21.63 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $44,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,150 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,690 |
| Elkhart, IN | $38,300 |
| Michigan City, IN | $37,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 11. Wisconsin | $43,300 |
| 12. Iowa | $43,190 |
| 13. Washington | $43,010 |
| 14. Indiana | $42,450 |
| 15. Missouri | $41,890 |
| 16. Illinois | $40,690 |
| 17. Hawaii | $40,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $20.41 ($42,450 a year).
Do meats make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $42,450 against $38,300 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Indiana rank for meat pay?
Indiana ranks 14 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays meats the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $44,280 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.