How much does a meat make in Illinois?
$40,690a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Illinois. That is $19.56 an hour or $3,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.56
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,750Median: $40,690Highest 10%: $47,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 25th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| Median | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| 75th | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| 90th | $47,390 | $22.78 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $40,690 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 13. Washington | $43,010 |
| 14. Indiana | $42,450 |
| 15. Missouri | $41,890 |
| 16. Illinois | $40,690 |
| 17. Hawaii | $40,260 |
| 18. Vermont | $40,110 |
| 19. Georgia | $39,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.56 ($40,690 a year).
Do meats make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $40,690 against $38,300 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Illinois rank for meat pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays meats the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $40,690 a year.
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.