Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Illinois
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers in Illinois earn a median salary of $40,823 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.3% vs the national median of $37,700. An estimated 2,500 meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $36,860 to $46,190 depending on location.
$40,823
Avg median salary in Illinois
$46,190
Highest paying metro
$36,860
Lowest paying metro
2,500
Employed in Illinois
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Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $46,190 | $36,170 | $46,800 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $39,420 | $37,560 | $40,580 | 2,440 |
| West Central Illinois | $36,860 | $36,860 | $51,600 | — |