Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary
The median pay for a slaughterers and meat packers in Corpus Christi, TX is $49,460/year ($23.78/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
So what does $49K get you in Corpus Christi?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Corpus Christi’s Regional Price Parity (92.7). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi sits well above the national pay line for slaughterers and meat packers, local pay runs about 23% higher than the U.S. median of $40K. Rent runs $1,023/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29.4% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.7 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for slaughterers and meat packers in metros near Corpus Christi, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $42K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $37K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $45K | , |
| Tyler | $40K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Corpus Christi, TX
Entry-level slaughterers and meat packers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $50K | +26% | 1,590 |
| Arizona | $49K | +22% | 440 |
| Nebraska | $49K | +22% | 5,480 |
| Kansas | $48K | +20% | 2,170 |
| Montana | $47K | +16% | 80 |
| South Carolina | $46K | +15% | 250 |
| Oregon | $46K | +15% | 360 |
| Oklahoma | $46K | +15% | 1,560 |
| Michigan | $46K | +14% | 2,920 |
| New Jersey | $45K | +13% | 1,050 |
| Washington | $45K | +12% | 840 |
| Illinois | $45K | +12% | 3,360 |
| Missouri | $44K | +11% | 1,280 |
| South Dakota | $44K | +11% | 740 |
| Utah | $44K | +10% | 560 |
| Iowa | $44K | +9% | 4,220 |
| Indiana | $44K | +9% | 1,210 |
| Minnesota | $43K | +8% | 2,820 |
| Texas | $43K | +8% | 2,950 |
| Vermont | $42K | +5% | 50 |
| Idaho | $40K | +1% | 450 |
| Louisiana | $40K | -0% | 650 |
| North Carolina | $40K | -0% | 6,120 |
| North Dakota | $40K | -1% | 160 |
| California | $39K | -2% | 6,170 |
| New Hampshire | $39K | -2% | 40 |
| Hawaii | $39K | -3% | 120 |
| Maine | $39K | -3% | 50 |
| Kentucky | $38K | -4% | 320 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -6% | 2,140 |
| Massachusetts | $38K | -6% | 170 |
| Maryland | $38K | -6% | 130 |
| Rhode Island | $38K | -6% | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $38K | -7% | 2,620 |
| Virginia | $37K | -7% | 1,480 |
| Pennsylvania | $37K | -7% | 4,410 |
| Ohio | $37K | -8% | 2,440 |
| Georgia | $37K | -8% | 3,660 |
| Alabama | $36K | -9% | 240 |
| Connecticut | $36K | -10% | 70 |
| Tennessee | $36K | -11% | 650 |
| Florida | $34K | -14% | 400 |
| New York | $34K | -16% | 1,750 |
| Mississippi | $34K | -16% | 1,100 |
| Delaware | $31K | -22% | 50 |
| New Mexico | $31K | -24% | N/A |
| Nevada | $30K | -24% | 140 |
Showing 1–10 of 47 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a slaughterers and meat packer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Corpus Christi?
Yes — at the median salary of $49K, rent takes 29.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,023/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for slaughterers and meat packers in Corpus Christi?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new slaughterers and meat packers typically earn — is $28K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,702/month. At HUD’s $1,023/month FMR, rent would take 60% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is slaughterers and meat packer a high-paying job in Corpus Christi?
Local pay is 23% above the national median — $49K here vs. $40K nationally.
How does Corpus Christi compare to the national average for slaughterers and meat packers?
Corpus Christi pays $49K median vs. the U.S. average of $40K — that’s +23%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $53K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Corpus Christi, TX?
The median is $49,460 a year, that works out to about $24 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,360, and experienced slaughterers and meat packers can clear $63,020. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Corpus Christi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,482/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,023/month, which eats 29.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a slaughterers and meat packers salary go in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median slaughterers and meat packers salary is worth about $53,355 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do slaughterers and meat packers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.