The Beef Industry is a thriving business that provides jobs for over 500,000 Americans. In 2006 the average wage for Beef Industry workers was approximately $12.00 an hour over a 40 hour work week. This wage is approximately twice the average American minimum wage and is comparable to most other industries. Common benefits include health insurance, retirement funds/401k, life insurance, disability insurance, and wellness programs.

In 2004, the total number of employees in the meat packing industry consisted of approximately 149,200 employees who earn an average weekly earning of $484.87, working an average of 40.6 hours a week.

In the Meat Processing Industry there is an approximate total of 119,100 employees who earn an average $509.99 a week over an average 39.4 hour work week.

These of course are averages and not specific cases, but they give you a good idea of what you should expect in a job with the Beef Industry. Remember though that the beef industry is a demanding work area. Expecting the best from everyone is a tradition because we give everyone the best in return.