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The average salary for a Slaughterer in U.S. is $38,710.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $38,710

$30,450$47,120

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $18.61

$14.64$22.65

What does a Slaughterer earn?

On average, slaughterers in the U.S. earn around $38,710 per year. Slaughterers primarily prepare livestock for market either through slaughter, skinning, evisceration, and/or dismembering. They may also participate in inspections and quality control, loading, and/or cleaning activities. The job requires attention to detail and adherence to safety regulations.

How to earn more as a Slaughterer

To become a slaughterer, you will need to complete certain qualifications including a Portfolio of Slaughter and Cutting Skills. As a slaughterer, you could look to move into a specialised area such as meat inspection or food production. You could also become self-employed and set up your own business in the area. Alternatively, you could look to move into the management side of the industry and take responsibility for overseeing a team of slaughterers and processors.