How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Grand Rapids?
$43,680a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $21.00 an hour or $3,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.00
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $43,680Highest 10%: $45,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $39,290 | $18.89 | |
| Median | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 75th | $44,980 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $45,630 | $21.94 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| Detroit, MI | $38,290 |
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How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Grand Rapids?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $21.00 ($43,680 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?
Yes: $43,680 against $40,130 nationally, 9% more.
How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $45,850, so Grand Rapids pays 5% less.
Where does Grand Rapids rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
18 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,630 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.