Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Illinois
Cutters and Trimmers in Illinois earn a median of $35,360 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($38,020)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 30
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,830; the top 10% earn over $51,680. Nationally the range is $26,630 to $57,870.
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- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$41,960 median in Illinois
Cutters and Trimmers pay in Illinois
How much do cutters and trimmers make in Illinois?
The median is $35,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,830 and the top 10% earn over $51,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for cutters and trimmers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 30 (−7% vs. the national median of $38,020). Living costs are not included.