How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Indiana?
$43,770a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Indiana. That is $21.04 an hour or $3,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.04
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,430Median: $43,770Highest 10%: $48,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,430 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $42,610 | $20.49 | |
| Median | $43,770 | $21.04 | |
| 75th | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 90th | $48,300 | $23.22 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $39,200 |
| Elkhart, IN | $39,070 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 14. South Dakota | $44,410 |
| 15. Utah | $44,040 |
| 16. Iowa | $43,820 |
| 17. Indiana | $43,770 |
| 18. Minnesota | $43,360 |
| 19. Texas | $43,160 |
| 20. Vermont | $42,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $21.04 ($43,770 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Indiana than the national average?
Yes: $43,770 against $40,130 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Indiana rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Indiana ranks 17 of 47 states.
Which city in Indiana pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $39,200 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.