How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make in Illinois?
$44,950a year
Median yearly pay for slaughterer and meat packers in Illinois. That is $21.61 an hour or $3,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.61
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 3,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,970Median: $44,950Highest 10%: $49,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,970 | $16.33 | |
| 25th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| Median | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| 75th | $48,810 | $23.47 | |
| 90th | $49,910 | $24.00 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $48,120 |
| Chicago, IL | $39,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $38,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for slaughterer and meat packers.
| 9. Michigan | $45,850 |
| 10. New Jersey | $45,230 |
| 11. Washington | $45,100 |
| 12. Illinois | $44,950 |
| 13. Missouri | $44,490 |
| 14. South Dakota | $44,410 |
| 15. Utah | $44,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a slaughterer and meat packer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $21.61 ($44,950 a year).
Do slaughterer and meat packers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $44,950 against $40,130 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Illinois rank for slaughterer and meat packer pay?
Illinois ranks 12 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays slaughterer and meat packers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $48,120 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.