Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

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

Median annual salary $38,170 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $36,080
90th percentile $48,260
Employed locally 50
National median $37,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,080
    25th
    $36,590
    50th (median)
    $38,170
    75th
    $47,940
    90th
    $48,260

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary vs area income 41% Median Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salary is 59% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,470
    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

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

    The median hourly wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 1.2% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (10th percentile) earn around $36,080 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,590.