SOC 51-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Slaughterers and Meat Packers — Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Cincinnati, OH is $36,830 a year, trailing the national median of $40,130 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Cincinnati, OH is $36,830 a year, trailing the national median of $40,130 by 8.2%. Half of workers earn between $36,040 and $38,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,790 and the ninetieth at $46,240.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Dayton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $48,030. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 586th of 647 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,790 | −20.8% |
| 25th | $36,040 | −10.2% |
| Median (50th) | $36,830 | −8.2% |
| 75th | $38,390 | −4.3% |
| 90th | $46,240 | +15.2% |
| Mean | $37,340 | −7.0% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $48,030 | 110 | |
| 2 | Youngstown | $35,940 | 50 | |
| 3 | Cleveland | $35,630 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cincinnati run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $36,830 goes as far as $39,688 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,688US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,830 a year, 8.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,790 to $46,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $48,030.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Cincinnati, OH?
The median annual wage is $36,830, or $17.71 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,130, so pay in Cincinnati, OH is 8.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cincinnati, OH earns more than $46,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,790 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $48,030 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 330 jobs in this occupation in Cincinnati, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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