How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Rochester?
$45,450a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $21.85 an hour or $3,788 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.85
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,210Median: $45,450Highest 10%: $59,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| 25th | $36,660 | $17.63 | |
| Median | $45,450 | $21.85 | |
| 75th | $52,990 | $25.48 | |
| 90th | $59,790 | $28.75 |
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 |
| Albany, NY | $46,110 |
| Utica, NY | $45,520 |
| Binghamton, NY | $42,950 |
| New York, NY | $42,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $21.85 ($45,450 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $45,450 against $40,140 nationally, 13% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,080, so Rochester pays 3% less.
Where does Rochester rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
75 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,790 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.