How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Bloomington?
$36,400a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $17.50 an hour or $3,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.50
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 291 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,400Highest 10%: $51,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 75th | $45,340 | $21.80 | |
| 90th | $51,220 | $24.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters.
| St. Louis, MO | $42,660 |
| Kankakee, IL | $40,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,410 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,520 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,860 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,490 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Bloomington, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $17.50 ($36,400 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Bloomington than the national average?
No: $36,400 against $40,140 nationally, 9% less.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,240, so Bloomington pays 7% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
291 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,220 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.