Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $35,590 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.11
10th percentile $29,210
90th percentile $49,140
Employed locally 1,020
National median $38,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,210
    25th
    $32,500
    50th (median)
    $35,590
    75th
    $44,810
    90th
    $49,140

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary vs area income 52% Median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $50,800
    Kenosha, WI $48,480
    Topeka, KS $48,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,220
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $47,660
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $47,350

    Nearby metros — Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,580
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,870
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,550
    Decatur, IL $44,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $44,600
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $44,420

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $32,520
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $46,260
    Light Truck Drivers $44,580
    Bus Drivers, School $44,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Kankakee, IL is $17.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.10 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salaries?

    The median Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand salary in Kankakee, IL is 8.6% below the national median of $38,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $29,210 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,500.