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

$46,170a year

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Columbia, SC metro area. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.

Hourly
$22.20
Vs. national median
+15%
Rank among cities
10 of 61
Jobs in the area
150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,970Median: $46,170Highest 10%: $46,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,970$17.77
25th$40,800$19.62
Median$46,170$22.20
75th$46,630$22.42
90th$46,630$22.42

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.

Charlotte, NC$37,270
Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in South Carolina Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbia

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$101,000
Power Plant Operator$79,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,420
Tool and Die Maker$70,620
Machinist$59,570
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$57,870
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$56,430
Molding$55,670
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$55,070
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$51,530
Salaries for every job in Columbia, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Columbia, SC metro area is $22.20 ($46,170 a year).

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

Yes: $46,170 against $40,130 nationally, 15% more.

How does Columbia compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $46,000, so Columbia pays 0% more.

Where does Columbia rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?

10 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,630 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.