How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Mississippi?
$33,650a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Mississippi. That is $16.18 an hour or $2,804 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.18
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,720Median: $33,650Highest 10%: $37,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,720 | $13.33 | |
| 25th | $29,270 | $14.07 | |
| Median | $33,650 | $16.18 | |
| 75th | $35,650 | $17.14 | |
| 90th | $37,740 | $18.14 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MS | $34,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 41. Tennessee | $35,790 |
| 42. Florida | $34,430 |
| 43. New York | $33,880 |
| 44. Mississippi | $33,650 |
| 45. Delaware | $31,200 |
| 46. New Mexico | $30,560 |
| 47. Nevada | $30,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $16.18 ($33,650 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $33,650 against $40,130 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Mississippi ranks 44 of 47 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Jackson, MS, with a median of $34,530 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.