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Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Slaughterers and Meat Packers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$39,420
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.0% vs 2024
$41,000
Mean Salary
$39,420
Median Salary
$18.95
Hourly Rate
6,170 people work as Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California
Slaughterers and Meat Packers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California earn a median salary of $39,420 per year ($3,285/month).
This is 2.8% below the national average of $40,547.
California ranks #25 out of 47 states for Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay.
Approximately 6,170 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Perform nonroutine or precision functions involving the preparation of large portions of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing, making sausage, or wrapping meats. Work typically occurs in slaughtering, meat packing, or wholesale establishments.
Top Skills
Speaking
2.75
Active Listening
2.62
Critical Thinking
2.38
Social Perceptiveness
2.38
Monitoring
2.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.62
Food Production
3.43
Production and Processing
3.29
English Language
3.12
Law and Government
2.79
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(60.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California
Salaries for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California range from $35,050 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $49,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,290 and $43,690.
Median $39,420
P10: $35,050P25: $36,290P75: $43,690P90: $49,400
10th
$35,050
25th
$36,290
Median
$39,420
75th
$43,690
90th
$49,400
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$35,050
$16.85
$2,920
25th Percentile
$36,290
$17.45
$3,024
Median (50th)
$39,420
$18.95
$3,285
75th Percentile
$43,690
$21.00
$3,640
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$49,400
$23.75
$4,116
Note: The mean (average) salary of $41,000 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Slaughterers and Meat Packers make in California?
The median annual salary for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California is $39,420 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $41,000.
What is the salary range for a Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California?
Salaries for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California range from $35,050 at the 10th percentile to $49,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,290 and $43,690.
What is the starting salary for a Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California?
Entry-level Slaughterers and Meat Packers positions in California typically start around $35,050 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,290 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,170 people are employed as Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Slaughterers and Meat Packers in California is approximately $18.95 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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