How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Detroit?
$38,290a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.41
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,440Median: $38,290Highest 10%: $47,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,440 | $14.63 | |
| 25th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| Median | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 75th | $43,810 | $21.06 | |
| 90th | $47,240 | $22.71 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $43,680 |
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How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $18.41 ($38,290 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $38,290 against $40,130 nationally, 5% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $45,850, so Detroit pays 16% less.
Where does Detroit rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
32 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,240 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.