The average salary for a slaughterers and meat packer in the United States is $38,710, but the range typically falls between $34,560 and $44,280. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $18.61, with a range between $16.62 and $21.29.
There are approximately 71,310 people employed as a slaughterers and meat packer in the United States. With California, North Carolina, Texas employing the highest number of slaughterers and meat packers.The state with the best pay for a slaughterers and meat packer is Nebraska, with an average annual salary of $44,890, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $24,410.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,450 | $14.64 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,560 | $16.62 |
| Median | $38,160 | $18.35 |
| 75th Percentile | $44,280 | $21.29 |
| 90th Percentile | $47,120 | $22.65 |
The salary of a slaughterers and meat packer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a slaughterers and meat packer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for slaughterers and meat packers are Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, Illinois, Missouri while the worst states are West Virginia, Alabama, Florida, New Hampshire, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23,490 | $30,610 | $37,840 |
| Arizona | $35,870 | $42,390 | $45,140 |
| Arkansas | $32,950 | $35,460 | $38,700 |
| California | $34,430 | $39,600 | $46,320 |
| Connecticut | $29,710 | $33,620 | $36,280 |
| Florida | $28,130 | $30,580 | $36,200 |
| Georgia | $27,570 | $34,000 | $39,140 |
| Hawaii | $25,310 | $35,290 | $42,640 |
| Idaho | $29,270 | $35,340 | $43,740 |
| Illinois | $32,210 | $41,310 | $48,120 |
| Indiana | $31,460 | $37,850 | $44,570 |
| Iowa | $34,100 | $41,000 | $46,120 |
| Kansas | $37,600 | $44,760 | $55,030 |
| Kentucky | $25,230 | $34,520 | $44,820 |
| Louisiana | $27,810 | $33,600 | $36,850 |
| Maine | $30,050 | $35,720 | $44,920 |
| Maryland | $33,090 | $46,460 | $83,200 |
| Massachusetts | $34,010 | $39,280 | $55,240 |
| Michigan | $31,950 | $40,480 | $45,950 |
| Minnesota | $37,560 | $42,460 | $50,280 |
| Mississippi | $30,470 | $34,540 | $38,520 |
| Missouri | $32,970 | $41,880 | $45,700 |
| Montana | $30,040 | $38,600 | $45,070 |
| Nebraska | $36,110 | $44,890 | $51,020 |
| Nevada | $27,870 | $36,750 | $40,460 |
| New Hampshire | $31,170 | $35,550 | $43,700 |
| New Jersey | $33,490 | $39,870 | $51,570 |
| New York | $29,660 | $35,780 | $44,290 |
| North Carolina | $29,740 | $38,760 | $47,120 |
| North Dakota | $30,050 | $35,860 | $45,190 |
| Ohio | $29,680 | $36,870 | $44,130 |
| Oregon | $31,940 | $38,760 | $44,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,630 | $37,540 | $45,830 |
| Rhode Island | $35,760 | $39,930 | $45,760 |
| South Carolina | $25,310 | $31,500 | $34,580 |
| South Dakota | $36,350 | $41,550 | $48,910 |
| Tennessee | $24,300 | $33,310 | $42,590 |
| Texas | $26,050 | $36,830 | $44,820 |
| Utah | $31,020 | $35,490 | $38,360 |
| Virginia | $34,110 | $34,590 | $36,890 |
| Washington | $37,650 | $42,230 | $45,130 |
| West Virginia | $19,320 | $24,410 | $37,300 |
| Wisconsin | $24,850 | $36,510 | $50,630 |
Even between cities, the salary of a slaughterers and meat packer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for slaughterers and meat packers is Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area, CO with an average salary of $49,170.The city with the lowest average salary for slaughterers and meat packers is Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area, TX with an average salary of $24,030.
Areas with highest average salaries for slaughterers and meat packers
Areas with lowest average salaries for slaughterers and meat packers
The number of slaughterers and meat packers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of slaughterers and meat packers has decreased by -6,670. On average, the number of slaughterers and meat packers has been increasing by -2.1% each year. The salary of slaughterers and meat packers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of slaughterers and meat packers has increased by $7,500. On average, the salary of slaughterers and meat packers has been increasing by 6.0% each year.
Slaughterers and Meat Packers are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for slaughterers and meat packers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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