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Slaughterers and Meat Packers

Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments.

Median salary

$39,790

Typical range

$31k – $49k

Job outlook

+2% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Slaughterers and Meat Packers

    Entry / Junior

    $31,470

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Slaughterers and Meat Packers

    Established

    $39,790

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Slaughterers and Meat Packers

    Senior

    $44,625

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