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

$35,630a year

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,969 a month.

Hourly
$17.13
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
47 of 61
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,980Median: $35,630Highest 10%: $38,880
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,980$13.45
25th$31,140$14.97
Median$35,630$17.13
75th$36,660$17.63
90th$38,880$18.69

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.

Dayton, OH$48,030
Cincinnati, OH$36,830
Youngstown, OH$35,940
Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in Ohio Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in all states

Related jobs in Cleveland

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$99,650
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$78,850
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$74,110
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$65,660
Tool and Die Maker$64,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$63,840
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,260
Pourer and Caster$63,040
Etcher and Engraver$62,580
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$62,200
Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $17.13 ($35,630 a year).

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

No: $35,630 against $40,130 nationally, 11% less.

How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $36,800, so Cleveland pays 3% less.

Where does Cleveland rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?

47 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,880 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.