How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Colorado?
$50,480a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Colorado. That is $24.27 an hour or $4,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.27
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,910Median: $50,480Highest 10%: $59,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,910 | $18.71 | |
| 25th | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| Median | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 75th | $57,950 | $27.86 | |
| 90th | $59,520 | $28.62 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $46,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 1. Colorado | $50,480 |
| 2. Arizona | $49,020 |
| 3. Nebraska | $48,910 |
| 4. Kansas | $48,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $24.27 ($50,480 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $50,480 against $40,130 nationally, 26% more.
Where does Colorado rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Colorado ranks 1 of 47 states.
Which city in Colorado pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $46,990 a year.
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.