Food Batchmakers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $38,690 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $36,310
90th percentile $48,790
Employed locally 110
National median $40,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,310
    25th
    $36,310
    50th (median)
    $38,690
    75th
    $46,000
    90th
    $48,790

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Batchmakers salary vs area income 57% Median Food Batchmakers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Batchmakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Harrisonburg, VA $65,770
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $64,980
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,360
    Springfield, MO $60,090
    Binghamton, NY $58,650
    Decatur, IL $57,880

    Nearby metros — Food Batchmakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $57,880
    Evansville, IN $51,160
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $50,930
    Rockford, IL $50,800
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $50,350
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $48,960

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,410
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Batchmakers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Food Batchmakers in Kankakee, IL is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.42 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Food Batchmakers salaries?

    The median Food Batchmakers salary in Kankakee, IL is 5.1% below the national median of $40,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Batchmakers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Food Batchmakers (10th percentile) earn around $36,310 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,310.