Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Texas
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Texas earn a median of $43,160 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,160
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($40,130)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 2,950
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,270; the top 10% earn over $49,910. Nationally the range is $33,340 to $51,090.
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Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Texas
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Texas?
The median is $43,160 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,270 and the top 10% earn over $49,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for slaughterers and meat packers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 47 (+8% vs. the national median of $40,130). Living costs are not included.