The median annual wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Virginia is $36,490 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,540.
Pay spans roughly $35,970 at the 10th percentile to $39,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.55 per hour. An estimated 620 people work as slaughterers and meat packers in Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $36,490 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.55 |
| 10th percentile | $35,970 |
| 90th percentile | $39,380 |
| Employment | 620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.