Meat Packer Salary in the United States

How much does a Meat Packer make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Meat Packer in the United States is $34,113 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, a Meat Packer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,362
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,137 to $36,861
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,338
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Meat Packer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $36,861 $3,072 $709 $18
Average $34,113 $2,843 $656 $16
25th Percentile $32,137 $2,678 $618 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Meat Packer Salaries

A Meat Packer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Meat Packer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Meat Packer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $34,195
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,524
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,573
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,716
  • Expert (over 8 years): $35,955
Levels Salary
Entry Level Meat Packer$34,195
Intermediate Level Meat Packer$34,524
Senior Level Meat Packer$35,573
Specialist Level Meat Packer$35,716
Expert Level Meat Packer$35,955
$34,195 0 yr
$34,524 < 2 yrs
$35,573 2-4 yrs
$35,716 5-8 yrs
$35,955 > 8 yrs
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How Do Meat Packer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Meat Packers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $37,769.
  • California: $37,626.
  • Massachusetts: $37,125.

Top Paying Cities for Meat Packers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $43,026
  • San Francisco: $42,555
  • Oakland: $41,658

What Skills Can Increase a Meat Packer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 4.43% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Career Development (Mentioned in 3.87% Job Postings): Refers to the process an individual may undergo to evolve their occupational status. It is the process of making decisions for long term learning, to align personal needs of physical or psychological fulfillment with career advancement opportunities.
  • Housekeeping (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Housekeeping department is keeping the venue clean and sanitary as part of customer service. Cleaners vacuum rugs and furniture in hallways, rooms and public areas. They collect trash and empty wastebaskets, change the sheets and make the beds.
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Scheduling 4.43%
Career Development 3.87%
Housekeeping 2.43%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Meat Packer's salary.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Team Operations
 $38,547
13%
Verbal Communication
 $37,524
10%
Collaboration
 $37,524
10%
Time Management
 $37,183
9%
Search Engines
 $36,842
8%
Resilience
 $36,500
7%
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How Education impacts a Meat Packer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Meat Packers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Meat Packer with a No Diploma is between $31,683 and $33,927).

Meat Packer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Meat Packer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 12.5%
High School 87.5%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Meat Packer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Meat Packer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$32,137
Average $34,113/year
$36,861
$2,678
Average $2,843/month
$3,072
$618
Average $656/week
$709
$15
Average $16/hour
$18
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $36,861 $3,072 $709 $18
Average $34,113 $2,843 $656 $16
25th Percentile $32,137 $2,678 $618 $15

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Salary Trends for Meat Packer

Salaries for a Meat Packer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,241 in 2023 to around $40,961 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Meat Packer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Meat Packer Over Time

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$41,241
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$41,257
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2024 $41,257
2025 $40,961
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