Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Washington
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Washington earn a median of $45,100 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,100
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($40,130)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,610; the top 10% earn over $55,740. Nationally the range is $33,340 to $51,090.
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Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Washington
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Washington?
The median is $45,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,610 and the top 10% earn over $55,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for slaughterers and meat packers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 47 (+12% vs. the national median of $40,130). Living costs are not included.