Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Michigan
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Michigan earn a median of $45,850 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($40,130)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,920
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,230; the top 10% earn over $53,120. Nationally the range is $33,340 to $51,090.
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Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Michigan
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Michigan?
The median is $45,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,230 and the top 10% earn over $53,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for slaughterers and meat packers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 47 (+14% vs. the national median of $40,130). Living costs are not included.