Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Iowa
Ranked #43 of 51 · IA
9.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,450 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $37,750
Employment 4,480
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,200P25 $34,630 Median $37,750P75 $43,180P90 $46,510
About 80% of butchers and meat cutterss in Iowa earn between $30,200 and $46,510. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean butchers and meat cutters salary in Iowa is $38,450, about 9.3% below the U.S. average ($42,380). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $42,740 | $39,820 | 270 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $40,040 | $38,800 | 390 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $40,010 | $38,550 | 760 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $37,700 | $38,430 | 680 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $37,580 | $38,290 | 360 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $37,130 | $36,940 | 210 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $36,770 | $38,760 | 770 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $36,520 | $37,950 | 230 |