Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $46,900 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $39,280
90th percentile $60,280
Employed locally 1,580
National median $39,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,280
    25th
    $39,300
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $50,110
    90th
    $60,280

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $48,220
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $49,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,720
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,910
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Northeast Nebraska is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Slaughterers and Meat Packers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 17.9% above 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Slaughterers and Meat Packers (10th percentile) earn around $39,280 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,300.