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Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Perform slaughtering and meat-packing tasks.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median
 $18.61 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Average
Growth rate:  4.3%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Cut meat products.
  • Prepare meat products for sale or consumption.
  • Process animal carcasses.
  • Slaughter animals.
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Job Title Examples:

 Meat Manager
Meat Packer
Meat Trimmer

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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