How much does a meat make in Buffalo?
$37,630a year
Median yearly pay for meats in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $18.09 an hour or $3,136 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.09
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 133
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $37,630Highest 10%: $52,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $35,450 | $17.04 | |
| Median | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 75th | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 90th | $52,050 | $25.02 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for meats.
| Rochester, NY | $38,440 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,790 |
| Albany, NY | $36,060 |
| New York, NY | $35,520 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $32,240 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $18.09 ($37,630 a year).
Do meats make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $37,630 against $38,300 nationally, 2% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $37,330, so Buffalo pays 1% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for meat pay?
59 of 133 metro areas with data.
How much does a meat make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,050 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.