How much does a butcher and meat cutter make in Peoria?
$35,490a year
Median yearly pay for butcher and meat cutters in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $17.06 an hour or $2,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.06
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 317 of 363
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,490Highest 10%: $48,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| 75th | $43,450 | $20.89 | |
| 90th | $48,810 | $23.47 |
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 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,860 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,360 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $17.06 ($35,490 a year).
Do butcher and meat cutters make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $35,490 against $40,140 nationally, 12% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $39,240, so Peoria pays 10% less.
Where does Peoria rank for butcher and meat cutter pay?
317 of 363 metro areas with data.
How much does a butcher and meat cutter make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,810 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.