How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Wisconsin?
$37,510a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Wisconsin. That is $18.03 an hour or $3,126 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.03
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,130Median: $37,510Highest 10%: $53,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,130 | $14.49 | |
| 25th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| Median | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 75th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| 90th | $53,210 | $25.58 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,670 |
| Madison, WI | $44,920 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $43,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 31. Massachusetts | $37,780 |
| 32. Maryland | $37,650 |
| 33. Rhode Island | $37,570 |
| 34. Wisconsin | $37,510 |
| 35. Virginia | $37,430 |
| 36. Pennsylvania | $37,330 |
| 37. Ohio | $36,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $18.03 ($37,510 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $37,510 against $40,130 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 34 of 47 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $46,670 a year.
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.