How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Seattle?
$44,040a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $21.17 an hour or $3,670 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.17
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,480Median: $44,040Highest 10%: $57,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| 25th | $44,040 | $21.17 | |
| Median | $44,040 | $21.17 | |
| 75th | $55,890 | $26.87 | |
| 90th | $57,070 | $27.44 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| Portland, OR | $46,380 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $45,090 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $160,600 |
| Power Plant Operator | $125,000 |
| Layout Worker | $123,100 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $116,900 |
| Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator | $112,300 |
| Aircraft Structure | $110,500 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator | $109,600 |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setter | $105,400 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $102,500 |
| Tool Grinder | $102,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $21.17 ($44,040 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $44,040 against $40,130 nationally, 10% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $45,100, so Seattle pays 2% less.
Where does Seattle rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
17 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,070 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.