Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Iowa
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Iowa earn a median salary of $44,496 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +11.8% vs the national median of $39,790. An estimated 4,540 slaughterers and meat packers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $41,290 to $48,120 depending on location.
$44,496
Avg median salary in Iowa
$48,120
Highest paying metro
$41,290
Lowest paying metro
4,540
Employed in Iowa
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Slaughterers and Meat Packers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $48,120 | $45,810 | $48,120 | 430 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $48,080 | $47,740 | $48,080 | 1,120 |
| Southeast Iowa | $45,460 | $38,540 | $45,700 | 1,030 |
| Southwest Iowa | $43,810 | $36,050 | $44,680 | 490 |
| Des Moines, IA | $43,400 | $38,850 | $43,740 | 270 |
| Northeast Iowa | $41,310 | $38,800 | $44,400 | 330 |
| Northwest Iowa | $41,290 | $38,800 | $43,910 | 870 |