How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in New York?
$47,080a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in New York. That is $22.63 an hour or $3,923 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.63
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,980Median: $47,080Highest 10%: $66,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $47,080 | $22.63 | |
| 75th | $58,260 | $28.01 | |
| 90th | $66,580 | $32.01 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $49,070 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,060 |
| Kingston, NY | $48,370 |
| Watertown, NY | $47,850 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,540 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| 6. Massachusetts | $48,430 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $47,740 |
| 8. Colorado | $47,490 |
| 9. New York | $47,080 |
| 10. Delaware | $47,040 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $45,980 |
| 12. Arizona | $45,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $22.63 ($47,080 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $47,080 against $40,140 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New York rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays butcher and meat cutters the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $49,070 a year.
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.