How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Scranton?
$37,020a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $17.80 an hour or $3,085 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.80
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,620Median: $37,020Highest 10%: $37,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,620 | $13.76 | |
| 25th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| Median | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 75th | $37,020 | $17.80 | |
| 90th | $37,450 | $18.00 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| Philadelphia, PA | $41,950 |
| Allentown, PA | $38,990 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $37,170 |
| Lebanon, PA | $36,420 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $17.80 ($37,020 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Scranton than the national average?
No: $37,020 against $40,130 nationally, 8% less.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $37,330, so Scranton pays 1% less.
Where does Scranton rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
39 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,450 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.