Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in New York

Slaughterers and meat packers in New York earn the most in Buffalo (average $47,160 a year) and the least in Kiryas Joel ($33,910), across the 3 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the slaughterers and meat packers average at $39,400 and the median at $33,880 for 1,750 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,770.

Slaughterers and Meat Packers average salary by city in New York

Buffalo$47,160
New York$40,900
Kiryas Joel$33,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Buffalo	$47,160	$42,080	$33,490	$38,084	96
New York	$40,900	$35,560	$33,790	$33,399	113
Kiryas Joel	$33,910	$32,240	$32,240	$28,167	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Slaughterers and Meat Packers salary in other states

Slaughterers and Meat Packers salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3023.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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