Live Hanger Career

*A job as a Live Hanger falls under the broader career category of Slaughterers and Meat Packers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Slaughterers and Meat Packers : 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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Slaughterers and Meat Packer Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$27,040

Median Hourly Wage

$13.00*

Total Employed Nationally

80,780


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.