Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Illinois
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Illinois earn a median of $44,950 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($40,130)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,360
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,970; the top 10% earn over $49,910. Nationally the range is $33,340 to $51,090.
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Slaughterers and Meat Packers pay in Illinois
How much do slaughterers and meat packers make in Illinois?
The median is $44,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,970 and the top 10% earn over $49,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for slaughterers and meat packers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 47 (+12% vs. the national median of $40,130). Living costs are not included.