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How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Portland?

$46,380a year

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,865 a month.

Hourly
$22.30
Vs. national median
+16%
Rank among cities
9 of 61
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,270Median: $46,380Highest 10%: $51,270
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,270$17.92
25th$41,740$20.07
Median$46,380$22.30
75th$49,750$23.92
90th$51,270$24.65

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.

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Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$81,250
Tool and Die Maker$77,780
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Salaries for every job in Portland, OR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Portland?

The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $22.30 ($46,380 a year).

Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Portland than the national average?

Yes: $46,380 against $40,130 nationally, 16% more.

How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $45,980, so Portland pays 1% more.

Where does Portland rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?

9 of 61 metro areas with data.

How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Portland?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,270 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.