SOC 51-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Slaughterers and Meat Packers — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 3 metro areas compared
At $39,420, median pay for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Fresno, CA tracks the national median of $40,130 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,420, median pay for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Fresno, CA tracks the national median of $40,130 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,840 and $42,660. The lowest tenth earn under $34,540, while the highest tenth earn more than $49,400.
The area has 2,690 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 12.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. San Francisco leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $45,300. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 453rd of 527 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,540 | −13.9% |
| 25th | $38,840 | −3.2% |
| Median (50th) | $39,420 | −1.8% |
| 75th | $42,660 | +6.3% |
| 90th | $49,400 | +23.1% |
| Mean | $41,500 | +3.4% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $45,300 | 140 | |
| 2 | Stockton | $44,490 | 210 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $36,270 | 840 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $39,420 buys what $35,610 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,610US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,420 a year, 1.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,540 to $49,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $45,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $39,420, or $18.95 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,130, so pay in Fresno, CA is 1.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fresno, CA earns more than $49,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Francisco, at $45,300 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,690 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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