Bakers Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $39,570 +8% vs national
Median hourly $19.02
10th percentile $31,310
90th percentile $46,830
Employed locally 100
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,310
    25th
    $35,240
    50th (median)
    $39,570
    75th
    $39,570
    90th
    $46,830

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 58% Median Bakers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $39,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $38,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,290
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $38,070

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,940
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Kankakee, IL is $19.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.52 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Kankakee, IL is 8% above the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,310 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,240.