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How much does a meat make in San Jose?

$42,750a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $20.55 an hour or $3,563 a month.

Hourly
$20.55
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
19 of 133
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,960Median: $42,750Highest 10%: $49,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,960$18.73
25th$39,770$19.12
Median$42,750$20.55
75th$45,440$21.85
90th$49,200$23.65

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for meats.

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
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
Meat salary in California Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $20.55 ($42,750 a year).

Do meats make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $42,750 against $38,300 nationally, 12% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $36,570, so San Jose pays 17% more.

Where does San Jose rank for meat pay?

19 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,200 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.