The median annual wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Arkansas is $34,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,680.
Pay spans roughly $32,320 at the 10th percentile to $36,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.72 per hour. An estimated 1,130 people work as slaughterers and meat packers in Arkansas.
| Median (annual) | $34,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.72 |
| 10th percentile | $32,320 |
| 90th percentile | $36,860 |
| Employment | 1,130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.