Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Illinois
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Illinois earn a median of $39,240 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,240
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($40,140)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,710
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,630; the top 10% earn over $52,220. Nationally the range is $29,460 to $58,110.
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Butchers and Meat Cutters pay in Illinois
How much do butchers and meat cutters make in Illinois?
The median is $39,240 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,630 and the top 10% earn over $52,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for butchers and meat cutters?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $40,140). Living costs are not included.