Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in California
The median pay for a slaughterers and meat packers in California is $38,660/year ($18.59/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $39K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level slaughterers and meat packers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $39K. Top earners bring in $48K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.
Slaughterers and Meat Packers salary by metro in California
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton-Lodi | $47K | +22% | 170 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $45K | +16% | 150 |
| Merced | $39K | +0% | 1,060 |
| Fresno | $38K | -2% | 3,170 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $38K | -3% | 810 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in California?
The median is $38,660 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,840, and experienced slaughterers and meat packers can clear $47,960. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $39K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,698/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 91.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a slaughterers and meat packers salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median slaughterers and meat packers salary is worth about $36,424 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do slaughterers and meat packers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.