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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: $18.61
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Slaughterers and Meat Packers *

Area Low Median High
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
$18.5 $18.69 $22.33
Southwest Minnesota
$18.6 $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.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 3980 workers employed in this small career.