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What is a meat supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a meat supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $14.4 an hour? That's $29,946 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -3% and produce -4,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMeat SupervisorUS Average
Salary
2.3

Avg. Salary $29,946

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.8

Growth rate -3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
10.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 1.40%

Asian 5.70%

Black or African American 7.53%

Hispanic or Latino 18.89%

Unknown 4.08%

White 62.40%

Gender

female 26.75%

male 73.25%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
8.8

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
8.5

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Meat supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a meat supervisor

  1. Explore meat supervisor education requirements

    Most common meat supervisor degrees

    High School Diploma

    46.6 %

    Bachelor's

    19.8 %

    Associate

    15.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific meat supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    HACCP68.44%
    Food Safety9.92%
    FDA7.78%
    Safety Procedures3.10%
    Customer Issues2.89%
  3. Complete relevant meat supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New meat supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a meat supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real meat supervisor resumes.
  4. Research meat supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage meat department, purchase all perishables for dept, receive and and rotate product.
    • Collaborate with management to help maintain inventory levels.
    • Collaborate with management to help maintain inventory levels.
  5. Apply for meat supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a meat supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average meat supervisor salary

The average meat supervisor salary in the United States is $29,946 per year or $14 per hour. Meat supervisor salaries range between $21,000 and $42,000 per year.

Average meat supervisor salary
$29,946 Yearly
$14.40 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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