The median annual wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $44,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,600.
Pay spans roughly $35,620 at the 10th percentile to $58,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.48 per hour. An estimated 1,690 people work as butchers and meat cutters in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $44,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.48 |
| 10th percentile | $35,620 |
| 90th percentile | $58,180 |
| Employment | 1,690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.