How much does a meat make in California?
$36,570a year
Median yearly pay for meats in California. That is $17.58 an hour or $3,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.58
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,950Median: $36,570Highest 10%: $46,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 75th | $40,210 | $19.33 | |
| 90th | $46,040 | $22.13 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $42,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $39,930 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,750 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,660 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $38,170 |
| Sacramento, CA | $38,020 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,950 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,630 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $37,550 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,260 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36,540 |
| Stockton, CA | $36,290 |
| Modesto, CA | $36,270 |
| Riverside, CA | $36,080 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,030 |
| Merced, CA | $35,070 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 32. Wyoming | $37,040 |
| 33. Ohio | $37,020 |
| 34. West Virginia | $36,870 |
| 35. California | $36,570 |
| 36. Massachusetts | $36,570 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $36,480 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.58 ($36,570 a year).
Do meats make more in California than the national average?
No: $36,570 against $38,300 nationally, 5% less.
Where does California rank for meat pay?
California ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays meats the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $42,750 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.