How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in El Centro?
$51,960a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $24.98 an hour or $4,330 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.98
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,070Median: $51,960Highest 10%: $62,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,070 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $37,940 | $18.24 | |
| Median | $51,960 | $24.98 | |
| 75th | $62,980 | $30.28 | |
| 90th | $62,980 | $30.28 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $24.98 ($51,960 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $51,960 against $40,140 nationally, 29% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,290, so El Centro pays 17% more.
Where does El Centro rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
8 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,980 or more.
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.