How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Omaha?
$46,390a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,866 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,810Median: $46,390Highest 10%: $57,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,810 | $19.62 | |
| 25th | $44,320 | $21.31 | |
| Median | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $47,330 | $22.75 | |
| 90th | $57,650 | $27.72 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| Sioux City, IA | $49,600 |
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Salaries for every job in Omaha, NEFrequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $22.30 ($46,390 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $46,390 against $40,130 nationally, 16% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $48,910, so Omaha pays 5% less.
Where does Omaha rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
8 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,650 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.