How much does a meat make in Rochester?

$38,440a year

Median yearly pay for meats in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $18.48 an hour or $3,203 a month.

Hourly: $18.48
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among cities: 44 of 133
Jobs in the area: 180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,740Median: $38,440Highest 10%: $51,750

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,740	$15.74
25th	$36,970	$17.77
Median	$38,440	$18.48
75th	$46,330	$22.27
90th	$51,750	$24.88

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for meats.

Syracuse, NY	$37,790
Buffalo, NY	$37,630
Albany, NY	$36,060
New York, NY	$35,520
Kiryas Joel, NY	$32,240

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Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker	$75,460
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator	$71,490
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer	$66,650
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator	$62,950
Tool and Die Maker	$60,820
Crushing	$59,130
Welder	$57,130
Multiple Machine Tool Setter	$55,700
Machinist	$55,560
Heat Treating Equipment Setter	$54,170

Salaries for every job in Rochester, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a meat make an hour in Rochester?

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $18.48 ($38,440 a year).

Do meats make more in Rochester than the national average?

Yes: $38,440 against $38,300 nationally, 0% more.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $37,330, so Rochester pays 3% more.

Where does Rochester rank for meat pay?

44 of 133 metro areas with data.

How much does a meat make starting out in Rochester?

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,750 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.