Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Slaughterers and Meat Packers *
U S |
$15.38 | $17.65 | $19.26 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$17.93 | $18.61 | $21.99 |
Central Minnesota |
$17.87 | $18.61 | $18.66 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$17.41 | $17.41 | $18.25 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18.50 | $18.69 | $22.33 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.60 | $18.82 | $23.67 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3,980 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Slaughterers and Meat Packers most often work?
Current Demand
This career is currently in moderate demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 6,961 new Slaughterers and Meat Packers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 79,700 | 83,100 | 3,400 | 4.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5,761 | 5,978 | 217 | 3.8% |
| Central Minnesota | 1,248 | 1,293 | 45 | 3.6% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 837 | 874 | 37 | 4.4% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 1,519 | 1,576 | 57 | 3.8% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 1,603 | 1,662 | 59 | 3.7% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.