Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Arkansas
In Arkansas, the median pay for slaughterers and meat packers is $18.17 an hour ($37,800 a year). About 2,140 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($40,130). Arkansas ranks 30th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for slaughterers and meat packers in Arkansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.29 | $33,870 |
| 25% of workers | $16.36 | $34,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.17 | $37,800 |
| 75% of workers | $18.79 | $39,080 |
| 90% of workers | $21.01 | $43,700 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Arkansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith | $38,800 | 300 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $29,750 | 40 |
Arkansas unemployment rate: 3.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for slaughterers and meat packers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Arkansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $30,180 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $37,980 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $27,660 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $33,930 |
| Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products | $35,310 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $34,380 |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders | $45,080 |
| Bakers | $30,380 |
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