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

$35,960a year

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $17.29 an hour or $2,997 a month.

Hourly
$17.29
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
44 of 61
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,660Median: $35,960Highest 10%: $35,960
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,660$17.14
25th$35,960$17.29
Median$35,960$17.29
75th$35,960$17.29
90th$35,960$17.29

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.

Charlotte, NC$37,270
Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in North Carolina Slaughterer and Meat Packer salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $17.29 ($35,960 a year).

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

No: $35,960 against $40,130 nationally, 10% less.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $39,930, so Raleigh pays 10% less.

Where does Raleigh rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?

44 of 61 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,960 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.