Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $41,400 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.90
10th percentile $34,360
90th percentile $57,830
Employed locally 350
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,360
    25th
    $35,730
    50th (median)
    $41,400
    75th
    $54,540
    90th
    $57,830

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 61% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Butchers and Meat Cutters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,480
    Hawaii $50,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $50,220

    Nearby metros — Butchers and Meat Cutters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $48,560
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $48,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $47,890
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,320
    El Centro, CA $47,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,680

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $44,600
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,630
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $42,800
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $58,720
    Bakers $42,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Bakersfield, CA is $19.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6.3% above the national median of $38,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $34,360 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,730.