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Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in New York

Butchers and Meat Cutters in New York earn a median of $47,080 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$47,080
vs. U.S. median
+17% ($40,140)
Rank among states
9 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,540

Pay range in New York

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980; the top 10% earn over $66,580. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.

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Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in New York

How much do butchers and meat cutters make in New York?

The median is $47,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,980 and the top 10% earn over $66,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New York a good state for butchers and meat cutters?

On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses