How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Syracuse?
$47,170a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.68
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,990Median: $47,170Highest 10%: $58,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| 25th | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| Median | $47,170 | $22.68 | |
| 75th | $56,570 | $27.20 | |
| 90th | $58,930 | $28.33 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| Buffalo, NY | $49,070 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,060 |
| 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 Syracuse, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $22.68 ($47,170 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $47,170 against $40,140 nationally, 18% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,080, so Syracuse pays 0% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
42 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,930 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.