Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$39,790
↑ 69.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Slaughterers and Meat Packers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Slaughterers and Meat Packers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 69.4% since 2011 ($23,490 → $39,790)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $39,790
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.1% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,790 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $38,160 | +8.3% |
| 2022 | $35,240 | +17.9% |
| 2021 | $29,900 | -2.6% |
| 2020 | $30,710 | +5.1% |
| 2019 | $29,230 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $28,260 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | $27,530 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $26,590 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $25,650 | +0.4% |
| 2014 | $25,560 | +2.3% |
| 2013 | $24,980 | +2.7% |
| 2012 | $24,330 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | $23,490 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.