Slaughterers and Meat Packers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Illinois
Slaughterers and Meat Packers in Illinois earn a median salary of $37,740 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.2% vs the national median of $39,790. An estimated 2,390 slaughterers and meat packers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $35,630 to $39,060 depending on location.
$37,740
Avg median salary in Illinois
$39,060
Highest paying metro
$35,630
Lowest paying metro
2,390
Employed in Illinois
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Slaughterers and Meat Packers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Illinois | $39,060 | $31,450 | $48,510 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $38,530 | $35,600 | $52,980 | 510 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $35,630 | $34,410 | $47,340 | 1,840 |