Salaripedia
English

How much does a meat make in Tampa?

$28,440a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $13.67 an hour or $2,370 a month.

Hourly
$13.67
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
126 of 133
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,060Median: $28,440Highest 10%: $44,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,060$13.01
25th$28,440$13.67
Median$28,440$13.67
75th$37,220$17.89
90th$44,330$21.31

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for meats.

Orlando, FL$42,140
Cape Coral, FL$36,220
Lakeland, FL$36,160
North Port, FL$33,710
Jacksonville, FL$32,470
Miami, FL$28,840
Meat salary in Florida Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$105,700
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$75,660
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$64,510
Tool and Die Maker$64,460
Dental Laboratory Technician$59,920
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$58,910
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,590
Machinist$57,160
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$56,830
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$53,130
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Tampa?

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $13.67 ($28,440 a year).

Do meats make more in Tampa than the national average?

No: $28,440 against $38,300 nationally, 26% less.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $31,160, so Tampa pays 9% less.

Where does Tampa rank for meat pay?

126 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Tampa?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,330 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.