Butchers and Meat Cutters pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,570 or more. The middle half of butchers and meat cutters in Omaha earn between $35,110 and $43,750.
- $30K10th
- $35K25th
- $42KMedian
- $44K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,490 | $3,374 | $19.47 |
| Median | $41,700 | $3,475 | $20.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,110 | $2,926 | $16.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,750 | $3,646 | $21.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Butchers and meat cutters in Omaha earn about the same as the Nebraska average ($39,880) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($42,380). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $40,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $40,490 | $41,700 | $30,050 | $48,570 | 780 |
| Nebraska | $39,880 | $37,630 | $28,600 | $49,840 | 1,380 |
| United States | $42,380 | $40,140 | $29,460 | $58,110 | 136,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Butchers and Meat Cutters salary after taxes in Omaha
On the average salary of $40,490, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $33,751 a year, or $2,813 a month and $1,298 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $33,787 | $2,816 |
| Working in NE | $33,751 | $2,813 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for butchers and meat cutters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $40,490 buys what about $44,053 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$40,490
- Grand Island$39,580
- Lincoln$38,850
Highest-paying cities for butchers and meat cutters
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,010).
- Fairbanks, AK$62,010
- Seattle, WA$56,640
- Bremerton, WA$55,030
- Anchorage, AK$53,930
- San Jose, CA$53,790
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Omaha: questions
How much do butchers and meat cutters make an hour in Omaha?
$19.47 an hour on average, and $20.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level butchers and meat cutters salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the butchers and meat cutters take-home pay in Omaha?
About $33,751 a year ($2,813 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,490.
Do butchers and meat cutters earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3021; area Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.79, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.