Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $61,760 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,930
90th percentile $82,200
Employed locally 470
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,930
    25th
    $50,350
    50th (median)
    $61,760
    75th
    $74,690
    90th
    $82,200

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 90% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $98,270
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,560
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $75,020

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,200
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Kankakee, IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Kankakee, IL is 0.9% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $45,930 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,350.