Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $47,890 +22.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.02
10th percentile $39,590
90th percentile $69,690
Employed locally 870
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,590
    25th
    $43,900
    50th (median)
    $47,890
    75th
    $59,600
    90th
    $69,690

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 30% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 70% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,320
    El Centro, CA $47,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,680
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $46,350

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48,430
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$51,210
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$58,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$88,990
    Production Workers, All Other$47,670
    Machinists$62,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in San Jose, CA is $23.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in San Jose, CA is 22.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $39,590 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,900.