Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Pennsylvania
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $38,570 a year. That is $3,200 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $41,770. The best-paying metro area is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ at $41,950.
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Average pay for slaughterers and meat packers by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41,770 | $20.08 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,570 | $18.54 |
| New Jersey | $45,040 | $21.65 |
| Maryland | $40,880 | $19.66 |
| New York | $39,400 | $18.94 |
| Ohio | $37,030 | $17.81 |
| Delaware | $31,620 | $15.20 |
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Questions and answers
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $38,570 a year, and the median is $37,330. That is $3,200 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $41,770.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$18.54 an hour on average; the median is $17.95.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($41,950), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($41,050). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA ($36,160).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #35 of 47 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.