Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $35,020 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.84
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $70,740
Employed locally 120
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,620
    50th (median)
    $35,020
    75th
    $53,210
    90th
    $70,740

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,790
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,170
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $44,360
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $43,020
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $42,130
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $42,120

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$35,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers$32,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$46,260
    Light Truck Drivers$44,580
    Bus Drivers, School$44,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Kankakee, IL is $16.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.26 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Kankakee, IL is 5.7% below the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,620.