The median annual wage for Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Merced, CA is $38,660 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,430.
Pay spans roughly $38,660 at the 10th percentile to $47,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.59 per hour. An estimated 1,060 people work as slaughterers and meat packers in Merced, CA.
| Median (annual) | $38,660 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.59 |
| 10th percentile | $38,660 |
| 90th percentile | $47,960 |
| Employment | 1,060 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.