How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Milwaukee?
$43,060a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $20.70 an hour or $3,588 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.70
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,930Median: $43,060Highest 10%: $53,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| 25th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $43,060 | $20.70 | |
| 75th | $47,240 | $22.71 | |
| 90th | $53,270 | $25.61 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,670 |
| Madison, WI | $44,920 |
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How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $20.70 ($43,060 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $43,060 against $40,130 nationally, 7% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $37,510, so Milwaukee pays 15% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
19 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,270 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.