How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Iowa?
$43,820a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Iowa. That is $21.07 an hour or $3,652 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.07
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 4,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,750Median: $43,820Highest 10%: $46,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,750 | $16.23 | |
| 25th | $39,730 | $19.10 | |
| Median | $43,820 | $21.07 | |
| 75th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 90th | $46,060 | $22.14 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $49,600 |
| Davenport, IA | $48,120 |
| Omaha, NE | $46,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 13. Missouri | $44,490 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.07 ($43,820 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $43,820 against $40,130 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Iowa rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Iowa ranks 16 of 47 states.
Which city in Iowa pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $49,600 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.