Slaughterers and Meat Packers
SOC Code: 51-3023 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Slaughterers and Meat Packers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck, ND | $33,966 | $41,080 | $48,173 | $55,286 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $40,352 | $44,762 | $49,192 | $53,602 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $40,685 | $44,554 | $48,443 | $52,312 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $37,461 | $42,307 | $47,133 | $51,979 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $32,885 | $38,958 | $45,011 | $51,085 |
| Grand Island, NE | $38,792 | $42,806 | $46,821 | $50,835 |
| Boulder, CO | $38,459 | $42,536 | $46,592 | $50,669 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $39,166 | $42,952 | $46,758 | $50,544 |
| Lincoln, NE | $38,792 | $42,682 | $46,592 | $50,482 |
| Salisbury, MD | $34,195 | $39,624 | $45,053 | $50,482 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 2.8 | |
| Active Listening | 2.6 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.4 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.4 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.2 | |
| Monitoring | 2.2 | |
| Operation and Control | 2.1 | |
| Troubleshooting | 2.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.1 | |
| Active Learning | 2.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.6 |
| Food Production | 3.4 |
| Production and Processing | 3.3 |
| English Language | 3.1 |
| Law and Government | 2.8 |
| Mathematics | 2.7 |
| Administrative | 2.5 |
| Administration and Management | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 60.8% |
| Less than high school | 28.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 10.6% |
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software AccountMate Software AccountMate AgInfoLink Meat Inventory Tracking System MITS Integrated Management Systems Food Connex Cloud Operating system software RFID software Second Foundation NaviMeat Traceability software
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