The median annual wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Modesto, CA is $42,390 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,160.
Pay spans roughly $35,720 at the 10th percentile to $59,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.38 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as butchers and meat cutters in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $42,390 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.38 |
| 10th percentile | $35,720 |
| 90th percentile | $59,910 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.