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Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Florida

The median pay for a slaughterers and meat packers in Florida is $32,490/year ($15.62/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $38K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Florida. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$32K
Median annual
$15.62/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$38K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $32K get you in Florida?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,345/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,658/mo
Rent as % of take-home70.7% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$32,958/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$687/mo

About slaughterers and meat packers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 67,500
Florida employed: 210
Category: Production & Manufacturing

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Florida

Bar chart showing Slaughterers and Meat Packers salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $28,960, 25th percentile $31,320, median $32,490, 75th percentile $37,540, 90th percentile $38,190. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$31KMedian$32K75th$38K90th$38K
Bar chart showing Slaughterers and Meat Packers salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $28,960, 25th percentile $31,320, median $32,490, 75th percentile $37,540, 90th percentile $38,190. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level slaughterers and meat packers (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $38K or more, a $9K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Florida?

The median is $32,490 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,960, and experienced slaughterers and meat packers can clear $38,190. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $32K enough to live in Florida?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,345/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 70.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a slaughterers and meat packers salary go in Florida?

Florida 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 $32,958 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.

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