Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Occupation

$39,790
National Median Salary
$19.13
Median Hourly Wage
67,500
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$31,470
$35,940
$39,790
$45,930
$49,460

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+55.7%
10 Year Change
$25,560
2014 Median
$39,790
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Animal Slaughtering and Processing $40,170 61,960
Food Manufacturing $40,080 62,260
Animal Food Manufacturing $39,860 140
Other Food Manufacturing $38,050 110
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods $37,560 1,700

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Top Paying States for Slaughterers and Meat Packers

State Annual Median Employment
Nebraska $48,080 5,140
Arizona $47,470 —
Kansas $47,310 2,430
Washington $46,460 1,000
Montana $46,180 130

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Animal Slaughtering and Processing Food Manufacturing Animal Food Manufacturing Other Food Manufacturing Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4244 and 4248 only) Administrative and Support Services Employment Services Temporary Help Services Food and Beverage Retailers Food and Beverage Retailers (4451 and 4452 only)