Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $43,430 -9% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $83,620
Employed locally 30
National median $47,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $43,430
    75th
    $60,340
    90th
    $83,620

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary vs area income 64% Median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $77,730
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Madison, WI $70,140
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $69,630
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $68,550

    Nearby metros — Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $72,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $61,980
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $61,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $60,970
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,460
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $57,790

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $39,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,080
    Customer Service Representatives $40,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,400
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Court, Municipal, and License Clerks make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Kankakee, IL is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.20 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salaries?

    The median Court, Municipal, and License Clerks salary in Kankakee, IL is 9% below the national median of $47,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Court, Municipal, and License Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.