Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $45,450 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.85
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $48,880
Employed locally 40
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $37,090
    50th (median)
    $45,450
    75th
    $45,980
    90th
    $48,880

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Butchers and Meat Cutters salary vs area income 67% Median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Butchers and Meat Cutters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,870
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $53,480
    Hawaii $50,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $50,220

    Nearby metros — Butchers and Meat Cutters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $55,180
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,170
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,890
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,320
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,200
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $46,190

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,350
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,160
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Butchers and Meat Cutters make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Kankakee, IL is $21.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.81 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Butchers and Meat Cutters salaries?

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in Kankakee, IL is 16.7% above the national median of $38,960. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,090.