SOC 51-3022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers — Central East New York
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Central East New York, NY is $32,850 a year, trailing the national median of $38,300 by 14.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Central East New York, NY is $32,850 a year, trailing the national median of $38,300 by 14.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $32,850 and $36,430. The lowest tenth earn under $32,850, while the highest tenth earn more than $42,520.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.23 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Rochester records the highest median at $38,440. Of the 405 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 403rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,850 | −14.2% |
| 25th | $32,850 | −14.2% |
| Median (50th) | $32,850 | −14.2% |
| 75th | $36,430 | −4.9% |
| 90th | $42,520 | +11.0% |
| Mean | $35,400 | −7.6% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $38,440 | 180 | |
| 2 | Syracuse | $37,790 | 110 | |
| 3 | Buffalo | $37,630 | 220 | |
| 4 | Albany | $36,060 | 110 | |
| 5 | New York | $35,520 | 2,170 | |
| 6 | Binghamton | $34,470 | 40 | |
| 7 | Kiryas Joel | $32,240 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central East New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $32,850 buys what $30,445 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,445US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,850 a year, 14.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,850 to $42,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rochester, at $38,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Central East New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $32,850, or $15.80 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,300, so pay in Central East New York, NY is 14.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central East New York, NY earns more than $42,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,850 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Rochester, at $38,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 180 jobs in this occupation in Central East New York, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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