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How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Knoxville?

$35,270a year

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Knoxville, TN metro area. That is $16.96 an hour or $2,939 a month.

Hourly
$16.96
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
50 of 61
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,120Median: $35,270Highest 10%: $36,230
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,120$14.00
25th$30,900$14.86
Median$35,270$16.96
75th$35,790$17.21
90th$36,230$17.42

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Power Distributor and Dispatcher$77,440
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Knoxville?

The median hourly pay in the Knoxville, TN metro area is $16.96 ($35,270 a year).

Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Knoxville than the national average?

No: $35,270 against $40,130 nationally, 12% less.

How does Knoxville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $35,790, so Knoxville pays 1% less.

Where does Knoxville rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?

50 of 61 metro areas with data.

How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Knoxville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,230 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.