First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $65,410 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $31.45
10th percentile $47,040
90th percentile $95,090
Employed locally 280
National median $71,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,040
    25th
    $57,930
    50th (median)
    $65,410
    75th
    $77,920
    90th
    $95,090

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary vs area income 96% Median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary is 4% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,450
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $97,960
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,360
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $94,290
    Lexington Park, MD $91,820

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $102,450
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $102,420
    Billings, MT $84,460
    Paducah, KY-IL $79,920
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $78,710
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $78,600

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,480
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,940
    Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,160
    Production Workers, All Other $46,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Kankakee, IL is $31.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.99 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers salary in Kankakee, IL is 8.1% below the national median of $71,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,040 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,930.