Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Missouri
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Missouri earn a median of $44,490 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($40,130)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,280
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,020; the top 10% earn over $49,460. Nationally the range is $33,340 to $51,090.
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Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Missouri
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Missouri?
The median is $44,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,020 and the top 10% earn over $49,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for slaughterers and meat packers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 47 (+11% vs. the national median of $40,130). Living costs are not included.