Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $64,400 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.96
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $110,350
Employed locally 60
National median $74,260

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $53,600
    50th (median)
    $64,400
    75th
    $86,630
    90th
    $110,350

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 94% Median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,130
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $97,340
    District of Columbia $85,520
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,450
    California $84,790

    Nearby metros — Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $83,740
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,900
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $78,340
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,680
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,280
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $75,540

    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 Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Kankakee, IL is $30.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.08 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants salary in Kankakee, IL is 13.3% below the national median of $74,260. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,600.