Childcare Workers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $30,700 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.76
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $35,430
Employed locally 150
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,910
    50th (median)
    $30,700
    75th
    $33,620
    90th
    $35,430

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Childcare Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,460
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,970
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,540
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,290
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,170
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $34,550

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$30,040
    Animal Caretakers$29,240
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$35,040
    Residential Advisors$33,020
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Kankakee, IL is $14.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.03 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Kankakee, IL is 4.2% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,910.