Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $42,470 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.42
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $47,600
Employed locally 310
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $37,760
    50th (median)
    $42,470
    75th
    $46,130
    90th
    $47,600

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 27% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 73% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $52,050
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $52,000
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,710
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $50,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $49,140
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $49,010

    Nearby metros — Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $42,390
    Canton-Massillon, OH $41,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,020
    Lancaster, PA $40,200
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $39,970
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $39,480

    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 Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in San Jose, CA is $20.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.65 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salaries?

    The median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary in San Jose, CA is 12.7% above the national median of $37,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in San Jose?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,760.