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How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Charlotte?

$37,270a year

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,106 a month.

Hourly
$17.92
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
35 of 61
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,880Median: $37,270Highest 10%: $46,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,880$14.85
25th$35,740$17.18
Median$37,270$17.92
75th$46,030$22.13
90th$46,070$22.15

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.

Raleigh, NC$35,960
Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in North Carolina Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $17.92 ($37,270 a year).

Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Charlotte than the national average?

No: $37,270 against $40,130 nationally, 7% less.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $39,930, so Charlotte pays 7% less.

Where does Charlotte rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?

35 of 61 metro areas with data.

How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,070 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.