Librarians and Media Collections Specialists Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $46,900 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $33,340
90th percentile $73,400
Employed locally 50
National median $64,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,340
    25th
    $38,410
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $59,210
    90th
    $73,400

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary vs area income 69% Median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $100,810
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $99,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $99,370
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $98,820
    Bellingham, WA $98,760

    Nearby metros — Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,900
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,910
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $82,550
    Charlottesville, VA $81,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,160
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $74,760

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,660
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Librarians and Media Collections Specialists make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Kankakee, IL is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.93 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salaries?

    The median Librarians and Media Collections Specialists salary in Kankakee, IL is 27.1% below the national median of $64,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Librarians and Media Collections Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $33,340 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,410.