SOC 51-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Butchers and Meat Cutters — Toledo
Toledo, OH · 10 metro areas compared
At $39,740, median pay for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Toledo, OH tracks the national median of $40,140 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,740, median pay for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Toledo, OH tracks the national median of $40,140 closely. Pay ranges from under $27,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,700 to $48,560.
Employment stands at 310, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $40,030. Of the 472 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 377th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,050 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $31,700 | −21.0% |
| Median (50th) | $39,740 | −1.0% |
| 75th | $48,560 | +21.0% |
| 90th | $57,380 | +42.9% |
| Mean | $42,050 | +4.8% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $40,030 | 880 | |
| 2 | Mansfield | $39,730 | 40 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $38,790 | 800 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $38,330 | 330 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $37,630 | 1,550 | |
| 6 | Sandusky | $37,460 | 60 | |
| 7 | Springfield | $37,050 | 50 | |
| 8 | Akron | $36,720 | 390 | |
| 9 | Youngstown | $36,680 | 190 | |
| 10 | Canton | $36,110 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Toledo run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $39,740 goes as far as $42,823 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,823US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,740 a year, 1.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,050 to $57,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $40,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Toledo, OH?
The median annual wage is $39,740, or $19.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,140, so pay in Toledo, OH is 1.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Toledo, OH earns more than $57,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,050 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $40,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Toledo, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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