Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $24,140 -39.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.61
10th percentile $22,050
90th percentile $34,410
Employed locally 40
National median $39,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,050
    25th
    $23,120
    50th (median)
    $24,140
    75th
    $29,560
    90th
    $34,410

    Top-paying metros for Slaughterers and Meat Packers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $52,180
    Omaha, NE-IA $49,630
    Corpus Christi, TX $49,460
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $48,380
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $48,120
    Nebraska $48,080

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $63,470
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,040
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,130
    Production Workers, All Other $36,720
    Machinists $50,320
    Helpers--Production Workers $35,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Slaughterers and Meat Packers make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Northeast Louisiana is $11.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.54 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Slaughterers and Meat Packers salaries?

    The median Slaughterers and Meat Packers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 39.3% below the national median of $39,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Slaughterers and Meat Packers (10th percentile) earn around $22,050 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,120.