Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in California
Butchers and Meat Cutters in California earn a median of $44,290 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,290
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,700
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,470; the top 10% earn over $61,010. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
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- Cooks, Short Order$42,930 median in California
Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in California
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in California?
The median is $44,290 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,470 and the top 10% earn over $61,010. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.