How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Alabama?
$36,360a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Alabama. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,600Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $45,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,600 | $13.27 | |
| 25th | $33,940 | $16.32 | |
| Median | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $45,080 | $21.67 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 36. Pennsylvania | $37,330 |
| 37. Ohio | $36,800 |
| 38. Georgia | $36,770 |
| 39. Alabama | $36,360 |
| 40. Connecticut | $36,290 |
| 41. Tennessee | $35,790 |
| 42. Florida | $34,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $36,360 against $40,130 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Alabama rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Alabama ranks 39 of 47 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.