Light Truck Drivers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $44,580 +1% vs national
Median hourly $21.43
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $64,010
Employed locally 360
National median $44,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $31,790
    50th (median)
    $44,580
    75th
    $55,180
    90th
    $64,010

    Kankakee economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Light Truck Drivers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $59,970
    Alaska $52,000
    Anchorage, AK $51,170
    Fairbanks-College, AK $50,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,060
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $49,780

    Nearby metros — Light Truck Drivers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rockford, IL $49,070
    Billings, MT $48,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $47,270
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $46,620
    Illinois $46,440

    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
    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 Light Truck Drivers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Light Truck Drivers in Kankakee, IL is $21.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.76 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Light Truck Drivers salaries?

    The median Light Truck Drivers salary in Kankakee, IL is 1% above the national median of $44,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Light Truck Drivers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Light Truck Drivers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,790.