How much does a meat make in Minnesota?
$43,400a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Minnesota. That is $20.87 an hour or $3,617 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.87
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $43,400Highest 10%: $46,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $36,700 | $17.64 | |
| Median | $43,400 | $20.87 | |
| 75th | $45,810 | $22.02 | |
| 90th | $46,770 | $22.49 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $41,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $40,090 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $38,650 |
| Mankato, MN | $37,190 |
| Rochester, MN | $36,050 |
| Duluth, MN | $34,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 7. Michigan | $44,430 |
| 8. South Dakota | $44,290 |
| 9. Utah | $44,150 |
| 10. Minnesota | $43,400 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $43,300 |
| 12. Iowa | $43,190 |
| 13. Washington | $43,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $20.87 ($43,400 a year).
Do meats make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $43,400 against $38,300 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for meat pay?
Minnesota ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays meats the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $41,400 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.