Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $30,540 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.69
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $36,530
Employed locally 60
National median $34,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $30,540
    75th
    $34,520
    90th
    $36,530

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary vs area income 45% Median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $61,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $58,790
    Hawaii $58,740
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $52,330
    District of Columbia $44,640
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630

    Nearby metros — Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $58,790
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $38,550
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $38,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $37,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,390
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $35,710

    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 Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Kankakee, IL is $14.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.00 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salaries?

    The median Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks salary in Kankakee, IL is 10.9% below the national median of $34,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.