How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Minnesota?
$43,360a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Minnesota. That is $20.85 an hour or $3,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.85
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,710Median: $43,360Highest 10%: $44,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $40,130 | $19.29 | |
| Median | $43,360 | $20.85 | |
| 75th | $43,950 | $21.13 | |
| 90th | $44,030 | $21.17 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 15. Utah | $44,040 |
| 16. Iowa | $43,820 |
| 17. Indiana | $43,770 |
| 18. Minnesota | $43,360 |
| 19. Texas | $43,160 |
| 20. Vermont | $42,220 |
| 21. Idaho | $40,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $20.85 ($43,360 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $43,360 against $40,130 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Minnesota ranks 18 of 47 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $46,670 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.