Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $42,040 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.21
10th percentile $35,020
90th percentile $59,320
Employed locally 150
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,020
    25th
    $36,350
    50th (median)
    $42,040
    75th
    $56,800
    90th
    $59,320

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 45% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 55% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44,280
    Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$58,100
    Bakers$38,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78,630
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$39,840
    Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in San Luis Obispo, CA is $20.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 7.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $35,020 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,350.