What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Meat Inspector?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Meat Inspector jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Nome, AK (24.0% above average), followed by Berkeley, CA and Sitka, AK. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Nome, AK $57,927 $4,827 $1,113 $27.85 Berkeley, CA $57,178 $4,764 $1,099 $27.49 Sitka, AK $56,255 $4,687 $1,081 $27.05 Pennington County, SD $55,472 $4,622 $1,066 $26.67 Santa Clara, CA $55,148 $4,595 $1,060 $26.51 San Francisco, CA $55,017 $4,584 $1,058 $26.45 Sunnyvale, CA $54,806 $4,567 $1,053 $26.35 Livermore, CA $54,775 $4,564 $1,053 $26.33 San Jose, CA $54,728 $4,560 $1,052 $26.31 Arlington, VA $53,723 $4,476 $1,033 $25.83

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Q: How much does a Meat Inspector make?

The average annual pay for a meat inspector in the United States is $46,697 a year — that works out to approximately $22.45 an hour. The middle 80% of Meat Inspectors earn between $42,500 (10th percentile) and $51,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Meat Inspector Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Meat Inspector in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Warehouse Unloader at $3,427 (7.3%) above Meat Inspector. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Warehouse Unloader $43,270 $3,605 $832 $20.80 Distribution Associate $37,824 $3,152 $727 $18.18 Warehouse Sanitation $35,529 $2,960 $683 $17.08 Apple Picker $35,221 $2,935 $677 $16.93 Weekend Amazon Warehouse Team Member $34,010 $2,834 $654 $16.35

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Meat Inspector Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$46,697

Columbus

Ohio

$45,104

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How much does a Meat Inspector make?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average annual pay for a Meat Inspector in the United States is $46,697 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $22.45 an hour. This is the equivalent of $898/week or $3,891/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $52,000 and as low as $41,000, the majority of Meat Inspector salaries currently range between $42,500 (25th percentile) to $51,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $51,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Meat Inspector varies greatly (by as much as 8500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Meat Inspector in your area makes on average $45,104 per year, or $1,593 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $46,697. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Meat Inspector salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Meat Inspector jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Meat Inspector Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Meat Inspector job is above the national average. Topping the list is Nome, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $9,558 (20.5%), and Nome, AK, furthers that trend with another $11,230 (24.0%) above the $46,697 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Meat Inspector appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Nome, AK, and Arlington, VA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Meat Inspector role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Nome, AK	$57,927	$4,827	$1,113	$27.85
Berkeley, CA	$57,178	$4,764	$1,099	$27.49
Sitka, AK	$56,255	$4,687	$1,081	$27.05
Pennington County, SD	$55,472	$4,622	$1,066	$26.67
Santa Clara, CA	$55,148	$4,595	$1,060	$26.51
San Francisco, CA	$55,017	$4,584	$1,058	$26.45
Sunnyvale, CA	$54,806	$4,567	$1,053	$26.35
Livermore, CA	$54,775	$4,564	$1,053	$26.33
San Jose, CA	$54,728	$4,560	$1,052	$26.31
Arlington, VA	$53,723	$4,476	$1,033	$25.83

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Meat Inspector Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Meat Inspector job category, we found that Warehouse Unloader jobs have average salaries similar than Meat Inspector jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Warehouse Unloader	$43,270	$3,605	$832	$20.80
Distribution Associate	$37,824	$3,152	$727	$18.18
Warehouse Sanitation	$35,529	$2,960	$683	$17.08
Apple Picker	$35,221	$2,935	$677	$16.93
Weekend Amazon Warehouse Team Member	$34,010	$2,834	$654	$16.35

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Infographic detailing Meat Inspector salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $46,697 per year or $22.45 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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