How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in California?
$44,290a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in California. That is $21.29 an hour or $3,691 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.29
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,470Median: $44,290Highest 10%: $61,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $37,160 | $17.87 | |
| Median | $44,290 | $21.29 | |
| 75th | $57,140 | $27.47 | |
| 90th | $61,010 | $29.33 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| El Centro, CA | $51,960 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,610 |
| Napa, CA | $48,030 |
| Sacramento, CA | $47,820 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $47,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,790 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,490 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,000 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,890 |
| Vallejo, CA | $45,620 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,870 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $44,780 |
| Redding, CA | $44,540 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $44,360 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $44,260 |
| Chico, CA | $44,110 |
| Hanford, CA | $43,980 |
| Yuba City, CA | $43,380 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $42,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $42,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $42,380 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,720 |
| Merced, CA | $39,130 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,500 |
| Visalia, CA | $37,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 14. Rhode Island | $45,210 |
| 15. Wyoming | $44,820 |
| 16. Connecticut | $44,570 |
| 17. California | $44,290 |
| 18. Maryland | $44,130 |
| 19. Minnesota | $43,930 |
| 20. Utah | $43,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.29 ($44,290 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $44,290 against $40,140 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
California ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
El Centro, CA, with a median of $51,960 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.