How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in New York?
$33,880a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in New York. That is $16.29 an hour or $2,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.29
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $33,880Highest 10%: $59,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| Median | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| 75th | $38,940 | $18.72 | |
| 90th | $59,110 | $28.42 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Buffalo, NY | $42,080 |
| New York, NY | $35,560 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $32,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 40. Connecticut | $36,290 |
| 41. Tennessee | $35,790 |
| 42. Florida | $34,430 |
| 43. New York | $33,880 |
| 44. Mississippi | $33,650 |
| 45. Delaware | $31,200 |
| 46. New Mexico | $30,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $16.29 ($33,880 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in New York than the national average?
No: $33,880 against $40,130 nationally, 16% less.
Where does New York rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
New York ranks 43 of 47 states.
Which city in New York pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY, with a median of $42,080 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.