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 well below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Slaughterers and Meat Packers *
U S |
$14.55 | $14.96 | $18.45 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$14.87 | $14.98 | $18.78 |
Central Minnesota |
$14.97 | $18.73 | $18.73 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.73 | $14.73 | $18.73 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$14.63 | $14.92 | $18.81 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$14.93 | $15.00 | $18.81 |
* "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 6,860 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Slaughterers and Meat Packers most often work?
Current Demand
No data available.
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% |
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