SOC 51-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Slaughterers and Meat Packers — Jackson
Jackson, MS
In Jackson, MS the median wage is $34,530.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jackson, MS the median wage is $34,530. That is 14.0% lower than the national median of $40,130. Pay ranges from under $27,170 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,270 to $35,410.
Employment stands at 470, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 453 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 387th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,170 | −32.3% |
| 25th | $29,270 | −27.1% |
| Median (50th) | $34,530 | −14.0% |
| 75th | $35,410 | −11.8% |
| 90th | $36,740 | −8.4% |
| Mean | $33,270 | −17.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $34,530 goes as far as $39,690 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
$34,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,690US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,530 a year, 14.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,170 to $36,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 470 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Jackson, MS?
The median annual wage is $34,530, or $16.60 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 Jackson, MS is 14.0% 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 Jackson, MS earns more than $36,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,170 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 470 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, MS. 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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