How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Buffalo?
$42,080a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $20.23 an hour or $3,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.23
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 61
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $42,080Highest 10%: $69,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,490 | $16.10 | |
| Median | $42,080 | $20.23 | |
| 75th | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| 90th | $69,820 | $33.57 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| New York, NY | $35,560 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $32,240 |
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How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $20.23 ($42,080 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $42,080 against $40,130 nationally, 5% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $33,880, so Buffalo pays 24% more.
Where does Buffalo rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
20 of 61 metro areas with data.
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,820 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.