Industrial Engineers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $94,610 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.49
10th percentile $50,150
90th percentile $125,590
Employed locally 60
National median $101,140

Compare Industrial Engineers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Kankakee, IL stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Industrial Engineers
in
Kankakee, IL
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,150
    25th
    $76,580
    50th (median)
    $94,610
    75th
    $115,740
    90th
    $125,590

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Billings, MT $123,590
    Paducah, KY-IL $115,050
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $112,530
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $111,970
    Peoria, IL $111,330

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $92,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Kankakee, IL is $45.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.91 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Kankakee, IL is 6.5% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $50,150 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,580.