Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $49,930 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.00
10th percentile $32,140
90th percentile $82,140
Employed locally 50
National median $48,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,140
    25th
    $41,890
    50th (median)
    $49,930
    75th
    $67,480
    90th
    $82,140

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary vs area income 73% Median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $72,950
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Minot, ND $63,540
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $61,150

    Nearby metros — Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $64,250
    Illinois $62,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $61,410
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,600
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $55,700
    Peoria, IL $55,230

    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 Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Kankakee, IL is $24.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.05 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salaries?

    The median Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance salary in Kankakee, IL is 2.1% above the national median of $48,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (10th percentile) earn around $32,140 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,890.