Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $29,820 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.34
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $48,190
Employed locally 110
National median $35,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $29,820
    75th
    $40,280
    90th
    $48,190

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary vs area income 44% Median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Island, NE $48,960
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $48,270
    Decatur, IL $47,450
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $47,050
    Elkhart-Goshen, IN $46,810
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $46,260

    Nearby metros — Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $47,450
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,680
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,190
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,220
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $37,090
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $36,940

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,260
    Light Truck Drivers $44,580
    Bus Drivers, School $44,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Kankakee, IL is $14.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.86 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salaries?

    The median Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment salary in Kankakee, IL is 15.5% below the national median of $35,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.