Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in California
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in California earn a median of $36,570 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($38,300)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,270
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,950; the top 10% earn over $46,040. Nationally the range is $29,980 to $48,150.
States ranked near California
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- Bakers$43,120 median in California
- Food Batchmakers$41,670 median in California
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers pay in California
How much do meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers make in California?
The median is $36,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,950 and the top 10% earn over $46,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $38,300). Living costs are not included.