How much does a weigher make in California?
$45,730a year
Median yearly pay for weighers in California. That is $21.99 an hour or $3,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.99
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,490Median: $45,730Highest 10%: $59,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| 25th | $40,430 | $19.44 | |
| Median | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| 75th | $56,300 | $27.07 | |
| 90th | $59,990 | $28.84 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $49,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $49,330 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,320 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,910 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,540 |
| Merced, CA | $46,210 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $46,120 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,990 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $45,950 |
| Modesto, CA | $45,920 |
| Oxnard, CA | $45,710 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,130 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,960 |
| Stockton, CA | $44,850 |
| Fresno, CA | $43,830 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,670 |
| Salinas, CA | $40,630 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,120 |
| El Centro, CA | $39,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for weighers.
| 31. Alaska | $45,760 |
| 32. Kansas | $45,760 |
| 33. South Carolina | $45,760 |
| 34. California | $45,730 |
| 35. Arkansas | $45,490 |
| 36. Virginia | $45,360 |
| 37. Ohio | $45,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a weigher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.99 ($45,730 a year).
Do weighers make more in California than the national average?
No: $45,730 against $46,380 nationally, 1% less.
Where does California rank for weigher pay?
California ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays weighers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $49,500 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.