Counter and Rental Clerks Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $35,970 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.29
10th percentile $29,420
90th percentile $53,480
Employed locally 90
National median $38,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,420
    25th
    $30,910
    50th (median)
    $35,970
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $53,480

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Counter and Rental Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Counter and Rental Clerks salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counter and Rental Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $49,130
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,550
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $47,710
    Washington $47,420
    Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $47,350
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $47,060

    Nearby metros — Counter and Rental Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $46,310
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,710
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $44,830
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $44,710
    Charlottesville, VA $44,030

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,900
    Cashiers $29,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,670
    Parts Salespersons $36,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counter and Rental Clerks make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Counter and Rental Clerks in Kankakee, IL is $17.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Counter and Rental Clerks salaries?

    The median Counter and Rental Clerks salary in Kankakee, IL is 6.7% below the national median of $38,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counter and Rental Clerks in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Counter and Rental Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,420 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,910.