Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Illinois
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Illinois earn a median of $40,690 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($38,300)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,040
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,750; the top 10% earn over $47,390. Nationally the range is $29,980 to $48,150.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$44,950 median in Illinois
- Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products$41,670 median in Illinois
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40,550 median in Illinois
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43,150 median in Illinois
- Bakers$37,030 median in Illinois
- Food Batchmakers$48,130 median in Illinois
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers pay in Illinois
How much do meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers make in Illinois?
The median is $40,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,750 and the top 10% earn over $47,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 50 (+6% vs. the national median of $38,300). Living costs are not included.