Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Colorado
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Colorado earn a median of $50,480 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,480
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($40,130)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,910; the top 10% earn over $59,520. Nationally the range is $33,340 to $51,090.
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Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Colorado
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Colorado?
The median is $50,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,910 and the top 10% earn over $59,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for slaughterers and meat packers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 47 (+26% vs. the national median of $40,130). Living costs are not included.