Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Oxnard, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA

Median annual salary $43,700 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.01
10th percentile $34,650
90th percentile $59,270
Employed locally 380
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,650
    25th
    $36,120
    50th (median)
    $43,700
    75th
    $56,390
    90th
    $59,270

    Oxnard economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $107,327 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 41% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 59% 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 Oxnard, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $73,470
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,040
    Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $54,550
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $40,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Oxnard, CA is $21.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Oxnard, CA is 12.2% 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 Oxnard?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $34,650 per year in Oxnard, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,120.