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Slaughterers and Meat Packers

 

Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments. Excludes “Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers” (51-3022) who perform routine meat cutting. 

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Growth Rate Click for more information on Growth rate 0.6%
Openings Per Year Click for more information on Employment outlook 127
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Median Hourly Click for more information on Median Hourly Wage $18 per hour
Average Annual Click for more information on Average Wage $39,000 per year
Education Needed Click for more information on Education needed Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. 
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