How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Madison?
$44,920a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $21.60 an hour or $3,743 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.60
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $44,920Highest 10%: $49,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $41,340 | $19.88 | |
| Median | $44,920 | $21.60 | |
| 75th | $47,950 | $23.05 | |
| 90th | $49,480 | $23.79 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,670 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $43,060 |
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How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $21.60 ($44,920 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $44,920 against $40,130 nationally, 12% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $37,510, so Madison pays 20% more.
Where does Madison rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
14 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,480 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.