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

$48,030a year

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $23.09 an hour or $4,003 a month.

Hourly
$23.09
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
5 of 61
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,010Median: $48,030Highest 10%: $48,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,010$16.83
25th$36,710$17.65
Median$48,030$23.09
75th$48,030$23.09
90th$48,030$23.09

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.

Cincinnati, OH$36,830
Youngstown, OH$35,940
Cleveland, OH$35,630
Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in Ohio Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in all states

Related jobs in Dayton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Engine and Other Machine Assembler$76,480
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$72,090
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$71,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$68,080
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,530
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,050
Tool and Die Maker$61,020
Machinist$59,050
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$55,600
Welder$50,390
Salaries for every job in Dayton, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $23.09 ($48,030 a year).

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

Yes: $48,030 against $40,130 nationally, 20% more.

How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $36,800, so Dayton pays 31% more.

Where does Dayton rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?

5 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,030 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.