Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for slaughterers and meat packers is $22.10 an hour ($45,970 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($40,130). Oklahoma ranks 8th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for slaughterers and meat packers in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.01 | $33,290 |
| 25% of workers | $16.72 | $34,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.10 | $45,970 |
| 75% of workers | $22.10 | $45,970 |
| 90% of workers | $22.10 | $45,970 |
Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $37,110 | 130 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Oklahoma
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cooks, Restaurant | $31,720 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,540 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $34,520 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $35,070 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $36,300 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,090 |
| Bakers | $31,460 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $36,030 |
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