How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Buffalo?
$49,070a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $23.59 an hour or $4,089 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.59
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,220Median: $49,070Highest 10%: $57,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,220 | $16.93 | |
| 25th | $38,130 | $18.33 | |
| Median | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 75th | $53,580 | $25.76 | |
| 90th | $57,250 | $27.52 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,060 |
| Syracuse, NY | $47,170 |
| Albany, NY | $46,110 |
| 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 Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $23.59 ($49,070 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $49,070 against $40,140 nationally, 22% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,080, so Buffalo pays 4% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
19 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,250 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.