How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Montana?
$46,700a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Montana. That is $22.45 an hour or $3,892 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.45
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,450Median: $46,700Highest 10%: $53,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $43,410 | $20.87 | |
| Median | $46,700 | $22.45 | |
| 75th | $48,860 | $23.49 | |
| 90th | $53,680 | $25.81 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 2. Arizona | $49,020 |
| 3. Nebraska | $48,910 |
| 4. Kansas | $48,240 |
| 5. Montana | $46,700 |
| 6. South Carolina | $46,000 |
| 7. Oregon | $45,980 |
| 8. Oklahoma | $45,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $22.45 ($46,700 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Montana than the national average?
Yes: $46,700 against $40,130 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Montana rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Montana ranks 5 of 47 states.
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.