Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Perform slaughtering and meat-packing tasks.

Slaughterers and Meat Packers work in slaughtering or meat packing establishments. They may slaughter animals, pack meats for sale, or make sausage.

Wages	$18.61 per hour on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	High School or less is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Data not available
On the Job	Work Activities Cut meat products. Prepare meat products for sale or consumption. Process animal carcasses. Slaughter animals. Clean materials to prepare them for production.
Career Pathways	Food Products and Processing Systems
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