How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Albany?
$46,110a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $22.17 an hour or $3,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.17
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $46,110Highest 10%: $59,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $36,530 | $17.56 | |
| Median | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| 75th | $55,230 | $26.55 | |
| 90th | $59,260 | $28.49 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Buffalo, NY | $49,070 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,060 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,170 |
| Utica, NY | $45,520 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,450 |
| Binghamton, NY | $42,950 |
| New York, NY | $42,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Albany, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $22.17 ($46,110 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $46,110 against $40,140 nationally, 15% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,080, so Albany pays 2% less.
Where does Albany rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
59 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,260 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.