Published career
Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments.
Median pay
$40,130
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics
Release: May 2025 · Reference/year: 2025 · Occupation code: 51-3023
Growth
2%
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 51-3023
Openings
7.7k
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 51-3023
Education
No formal educational credential
Source: Employment Projections
Release: 2025-2035 · Reference/year: 2025-2035 · Occupation code: 51-3023
Hazard exposure
3 raw · CX scale
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 51-3023.00
Public interaction: 73% relative
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 51-3023.00
Standing: 84% relative
Source: O*NET Database
Release: 31.0 · Reference/year: August 2026 · Occupation code: 51-3023.00
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