How much does a Meat Cutter make in Des Moines, IA? The average Meat Cutter salary in Des Moines, IA is $34,925 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $32,033 and $39,675. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Surety HR, Inc. - Cleveland , OH
Follow safety and sanitation guidelines in a meat processing environment. * Fulfill custom orders and meet customer specifications. * Rotate products properly using the first in, first out method
LinkedIn - 17 days ago
The Wenger Group - Souderton , PA
Trim meat products, (remove skin, fat, bones, as well as any blood clots, etc. according to daily need and according to specifications. Trim special cuts based on daily need. Follows all USDA and ...
JobHog, Inc - 21 days ago
Dave's Supermarkets - Cleveland , OH
... meat cutter required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the individual must be able to remain in a stationary position for 90 percent of the time. The individual needs to ...
LinkedIn - 62 days ago
Campbellsport Piggly Wiggly - Campbellsport , WI
Perform precise meat cutting and carving techniques to prepare various cuts for display and sale. * Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat preparation area, adhering to all food safety ...
LinkedIn - 40 days ago
... meat cutting & management experience. Applicants should be available any shift including weekends. You must be 18 years or older.rn rnCOMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY rnA diverse community and workplace ...
ZipRecruiter - 28 days ago
Dave's Markets - Cleveland , OH
Must possess in-depth knowledge of all aspects of meat operation, to include competency in product handling, presentation, scheduling, ordering, receiving, inventory control and human resource ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Meat Cutter in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Meat Cutter ranges from $32,033 to $39,675 with the average base salary of $34,925. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,256 to $39,974 with the average total cash compensation of $35,207.

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