How much does a meat make in Wisconsin?
$43,300a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Wisconsin. That is $20.82 an hour or $3,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.82
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,890Median: $43,300Highest 10%: $48,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| 25th | $37,920 | $18.23 | |
| Median | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| 75th | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| 90th | $48,490 | $23.31 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sheboygan, WI | $50,410 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $48,890 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $40,090 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,030 |
| Duluth, MN | $34,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 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 |
| 14. Indiana | $42,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $20.82 ($43,300 a year).
Do meats make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $43,300 against $38,300 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for meat pay?
Wisconsin ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays meats the most?
Sheboygan, WI, with a median of $50,410 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.