Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$43,020
National Median
$39,790
Employment
800
Entry Level (10th)
$38,060
Top Earners (90th)
$51,470
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $3,230 more than the national median for slaughterers and meat packerss.
There are 1.771 slaughterers and meat packers jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 4.04).
Other States for Slaughterers and Meat Packers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $48,080 | 5,140 |
| Arizona | $47,470 | N/A |
| Kansas | $47,310 | 2,430 |
| Washington | $46,460 | 1,000 |
| Montana | $46,180 | 130 |
| Missouri | $44,730 | 1,630 |
| Oklahoma | $44,530 | 1,430 |
| Iowa | $44,400 | 4,040 |
| Massachusetts | $44,140 | 120 |
| Colorado | $42,780 | 410 |
| Michigan | $42,390 | 1,740 |
| North Dakota | $42,220 | 150 |
| Minnesota | $41,550 | 3,190 |
| Indiana | $41,230 | 1,490 |
| Texas | $41,230 | 4,430 |
| Kentucky | $41,080 | 740 |
| Vermont | $40,860 | 70 |
| Illinois | $40,800 | 3,730 |
| Utah | $40,470 | 780 |
| Oregon | $40,430 | 380 |