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How much does a meat make in Albany?

$36,060a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $17.34 an hour or $3,005 a month.

Hourly
$17.34
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
91 of 133
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $36,060Highest 10%: $48,050
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$32,240$15.50
25th$34,990$16.82
Median$36,060$17.34
75th$43,940$21.13
90th$48,050$23.10

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for meats.

Rochester, NY$38,440
Syracuse, NY$37,790
Buffalo, NY$37,630
New York, NY$35,520
Kiryas Joel, NY$32,240
Meat salary in New York Meat salary in all states

Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$103,300
Tool and Die Maker$87,240
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$87,000
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$76,650
Metal Worker and Plastic Worker$74,050
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$66,620
Machinist$63,970
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$63,120
Inspector$62,470
Coil Winder$61,990
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $17.34 ($36,060 a year).

Do meats make more in Albany than the national average?

No: $36,060 against $38,300 nationally, 6% less.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $37,330, so Albany pays 3% less.

Where does Albany rank for meat pay?

91 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,050 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.