Construction Laborers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $51,390 +10% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $32,620
90th percentile $94,590
Employed locally 190
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,620
    25th
    $37,770
    50th (median)
    $51,390
    75th
    $74,250
    90th
    $94,590

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 75% Median Construction Laborers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Illinois $64,890
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $64,310
    St. Louis, MO-IL $63,600
    Peoria, IL $63,460
    Springfield, IL $62,520

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $70,280
    Electricians $82,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $71,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $90,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Kankakee, IL is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.32 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Kankakee, IL is 10% above the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $32,620 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,770.