Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $42,200 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.29
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $59,980
Employed locally 100
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $42,200
    75th
    $51,290
    90th
    $59,980

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 59% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 41% 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 Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$69,950
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$75,110
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54,320
    Bakers$36,950
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Redding, CA is $20.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Redding, CA is 8.3% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.