How much does a meat make in New York?
$37,330a year
Median yearly pay for meats in New York. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,740Median: $37,330Highest 10%: $52,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,740 | $15.74 | |
| 25th | $34,550 | $16.61 | |
| Median | $37,330 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $45,680 | $21.96 | |
| 90th | $52,040 | $25.02 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rochester, NY | $38,440 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,790 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,630 |
| Albany, NY | $36,060 |
| New York, NY | $35,520 |
| Binghamton, NY | $34,470 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $32,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 27. Rhode Island | $37,740 |
| 28. Tennessee | $37,590 |
| 29. Montana | $37,440 |
| 30. New York | $37,330 |
| 31. Alaska | $37,180 |
| 32. Wyoming | $37,040 |
| 33. Ohio | $37,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.95 ($37,330 a year).
Do meats make more in New York than the national average?
No: $37,330 against $38,300 nationally, 3% less.
Where does New York rank for meat pay?
New York ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays meats the most?
Rochester, NY, with a median of $38,440 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.