Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Butchers and Meat Cutters in Illinois earn a median salary of $38,154 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.1% vs the national median of $38,960. An estimated 8,760 butchers and meat cutters are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $34,930 to $46,190 depending on location.
$38,154
Avg median salary in Illinois
$46,190
Highest paying metro
$34,930
Lowest paying metro
8,760
Employed in Illinois
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Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Illinois | $46,190 | $38,960 | $51,690 | 420 |
| Kankakee, IL | $45,450 | $37,090 | $45,980 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $39,170 | $35,820 | $46,010 | 7,190 |
| East Central Illinois | $37,630 | $31,140 | $39,920 | 180 |
| South Illinois | $37,160 | $31,340 | $39,900 | 120 |
| Northwest Illinois | $36,560 | $31,230 | $41,600 | 190 |
| Springfield, IL | $36,080 | $31,920 | $41,950 | 90 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,680 | $31,260 | $41,700 | 50 |
| Champaign, IL | $35,530 | $31,690 | $40,000 | 130 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,310 | $31,630 | $41,920 | 210 |
| Peoria, IL | $34,930 | $31,500 | $39,780 | 140 |