How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Georgia?
$36,770a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Georgia. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,064 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,690Median: $36,770Highest 10%: $41,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,690 | $15.24 | |
| 25th | $33,340 | $16.03 | |
| Median | $36,770 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $39,510 | $19.00 | |
| 90th | $41,470 | $19.94 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $39,510 |
| Gainesville, GA | $35,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 35. Virginia | $37,430 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $37,330 |
| 37. Ohio | $36,800 |
| 38. Georgia | $36,770 |
| 39. Alabama | $36,360 |
| 40. Connecticut | $36,290 |
| 41. Tennessee | $35,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $17.68 ($36,770 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $36,770 against $40,130 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Georgia rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Georgia ranks 38 of 47 states.
Which city in Georgia pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $39,510 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.