Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Role Overview
Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments. Excludes “Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers” (51-3022) who perform routine meat cutting.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | $48,080 |
| Arizona | $47,470 |
| Kansas | $47,310 |
| Washington | $46,460 |
| Montana | $46,180 |
| Missouri | $44,730 |
| Oklahoma | $44,530 |
| Iowa | $44,400 |
| Massachusetts | $44,140 |
| South Dakota | $43,020 |
| Colorado | $42,780 |
| Michigan | $42,390 |
| North Dakota | $42,220 |
| Minnesota | $41,550 |
| Indiana | $41,230 |
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Median Annual Salary
$39,790
Projected Growth (10yr)
+2.2%
Avg. annual openings
8.4k
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