Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $44,270 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.28
10th percentile $36,550
90th percentile $47,610
Employed locally 180
National median $46,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,550
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $44,270
    75th
    $46,190
    90th
    $47,610

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary vs area income 65% Median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $81,470
    Flint, MI $76,430
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $63,720
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $63,490

    Nearby metros — Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $63,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $58,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $53,990
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $53,880
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $51,470
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $51,380

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,590
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,260
    Light Truck Drivers $44,580
    Bus Drivers, School $44,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kankakee, IL is $21.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.07 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salaries?

    The median Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators salary in Kankakee, IL is 4.6% below the national median of $46,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,550 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.