How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Atlanta?
$39,510a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $19.00 an hour or $3,293 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,680Median: $39,510Highest 10%: $43,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,680 | $15.23 | |
| 25th | $34,500 | $16.59 | |
| Median | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| 75th | $41,110 | $19.76 | |
| 90th | $43,650 | $20.99 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| Gainesville, GA | $35,680 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $19.00 ($39,510 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $39,510 against $40,130 nationally, 2% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $36,770, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
24 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,650 or more.
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.