Data Entry Keyers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $37,010 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $29,630
90th percentile $49,050
Employed locally 40
National median $39,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,630
    25th
    $35,170
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $37,740
    90th
    $49,050

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Entry Keyers salary vs area income 54% Median Data Entry Keyers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Entry Keyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $53,240
    Bismarck, ND $53,140
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,060
    District of Columbia $51,860
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $51,790
    Albuquerque, NM $51,780

    Nearby metros — Data Entry Keyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $50,580
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $46,990
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,960
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,140
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,020
    Gainesville, GA $43,700

    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 Data Entry Keyers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Data Entry Keyers in Kankakee, IL is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Data Entry Keyers salaries?

    The median Data Entry Keyers salary in Kankakee, IL is 7.1% below the national median of $39,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Entry Keyers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Data Entry Keyers (10th percentile) earn around $29,630 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,170.