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Slaughterers and Meat Packers

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Slaughterers and Meat Packers

National Avg Annual Salary

$40,710

National Avg Hourly Wage

$19.57

National Total Employment

67,500

Top Metro Avg Salary

$49,230

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Highest Paying State

Kansas leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $47,880.

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Largest State Market

California has one of the largest employment markets with 6,830 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO shows an average annual salary of $49,230.

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Largest Metro Market

Fresno, CA has a broad labor footprint with 3,170 jobs.

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Top States for Slaughterers and Meat Packers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Kansas KS $47,880 2,430 Open
Nebraska NE $47,560 5,140 Open
Washington WA $46,000 1,000 Open
Arizona AZ $45,330 0 Open
Maryland MD $45,100 0 Open
Colorado CO $44,900 410 Open
North Dakota ND $44,800 150 Open
Montana MT $43,910 130 Open
South Dakota SD $43,690 800 Open
Iowa IA $43,640 4,040 Open

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