Butchers and Meat Cutters Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,160 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.87
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $46,750
Employed locally 120
National median $38,960

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,340
    50th (median)
    $37,160
    75th
    $39,900
    90th
    $46,750

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$38,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$68,900
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$45,970
    Production Workers, All Other$35,490
    Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46,920
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in South Illinois is $17.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Butchers and Meat Cutters salary in South Illinois is 4.6% below 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Butchers and Meat Cutters (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,340.