Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Illinois
Ranked #26 of 51 · IL
0.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,980 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $39,240
Employment 7,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,630P25 $36,240 Median $39,240P75 $47,110P90 $52,220
About 80% of butchers and meat cutterss in Illinois earn between $33,630 and $52,220. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean butchers and meat cutters salary in Illinois is $41,980, about 0.9% below the U.S. average ($42,380). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $42,450 | $42,500 | 580 |
| Kankakee, IL | $40,480 | $42,020 | 60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $40,410 | $42,770 | 5,910 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $37,960 | $40,750 | 150 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,960 | $39,010 | 140 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,520 | $37,690 | 100 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,440 | $38,800 | 160 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,400 | $39,310 | 70 |