How much does a meat make in Massachusetts?
$36,570a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Massachusetts. That is $17.58 an hour or $3,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.58
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,330Median: $36,570Highest 10%: $46,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| 25th | $34,460 | $16.57 | |
| Median | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 75th | $41,040 | $19.73 | |
| 90th | $46,400 | $22.31 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $38,830 |
| Springfield, MA | $38,050 |
| Providence, RI | $36,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 33. Ohio | $37,020 |
| 34. West Virginia | $36,870 |
| 35. California | $36,570 |
| 36. Massachusetts | $36,570 |
| 37. Pennsylvania | $36,480 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $36,300 |
| 39. Virginia | $36,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $17.58 ($36,570 a year).
Do meats make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
No: $36,570 against $38,300 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Massachusetts rank for meat pay?
Massachusetts ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays meats the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $38,830 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.