Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $59,960 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $92,170
Employed locally 1,000
National median $61,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $44,000
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $75,550
    90th
    $92,170

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 88% Median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $92,740
    Medford, OR $89,040
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $85,310
    Albany, OR $84,850
    New York $84,660
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $84,170

    Nearby metros — Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,160
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,110
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $73,940
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $69,210
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $67,830

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,110
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,390
    Physicians, All Other $400,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,820
    Pharmacists $134,910
    Nurse Practitioners $123,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Kankakee, IL is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.06 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians salary in Kankakee, IL is 3.1% below the national median of $61,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,000.