The median annual wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Merced, CA is $39,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $44,740.
Pay spans roughly $34,670 at the 10th percentile to $60,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.93 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as butchers and meat cutters in Merced, CA.
| Median (annual) | $39,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $44,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.93 |
| 10th percentile | $34,670 |
| 90th percentile | $60,910 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.