Animal Slaughtering and Processing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) slaughtering animals; (2) preparing processed meats and meat byproducts; and (3) rendering and/or refining animal fat, bones, and meat scraps. This industry includes establishments primarily engaged in assembly cutting and packing of meats (i.e., boxed meats) from purchased carcasses.
Top Careers in this Sector
Production Occupations
51-0000
Food Processing Workers
51-3000
Butchers and Other Meat, Poultry, and Fish Processing Workers
51-3020
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
51-3022
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-0000
Material Moving Workers
53-7000
Other Production Occupations
51-9000
Laborers and Material Movers
53-7060
Slaughterers and Meat Packers
51-3023
Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers
51-3090
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
53-7062
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9110
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders
51-9111
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-9000
Miscellaneous Production Workers
51-9190
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Food Processing Workers, All Other
51-3099
Helpers--Production Workers
51-9198
Supervisors of Production Workers
51-1000
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$44,300
Growth Rate
+1.94%
Active Roles
364