How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in California?
$39,420a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in California. That is $18.95 an hour or $3,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.95
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 6,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,050Median: $39,420Highest 10%: $49,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,050 | $16.85 | |
| 25th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| Median | $39,420 | $18.95 | |
| 75th | $43,690 | $21.00 | |
| 90th | $49,400 | $23.75 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $45,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $44,490 |
| Fresno, CA | $39,420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 22. Louisiana | $40,120 |
| 23. North Carolina | $39,930 |
| 24. North Dakota | $39,730 |
| 25. California | $39,420 |
| 26. New Hampshire | $39,270 |
| 27. Hawaii | $38,890 |
| 28. Maine | $38,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $18.95 ($39,420 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in California than the national average?
No: $39,420 against $40,130 nationally, 2% less.
Where does California rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
California ranks 25 of 47 states.
Which city in California pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $45,300 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.