Machinists Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $52,880 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.42
10th percentile $36,970
90th percentile $81,400
Employed locally 150
National median $56,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,970
    25th
    $45,740
    50th (median)
    $52,880
    75th
    $69,730
    90th
    $81,400

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Machinists salary vs area income 77% Median Machinists salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Machinists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $101,810
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $85,530
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $80,150
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Barnstable Town, MA $77,650

    Nearby metros — Machinists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bloomington, IL $81,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,580
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,890
    Fayetteville, NC $62,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,350
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $61,340

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,160
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $65,410
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,350
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,940
    Production Workers, All Other $46,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Machinists make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Machinists in Kankakee, IL is $25.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.75 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Machinists salaries?

    The median Machinists salary in Kankakee, IL is 5.8% below the national median of $56,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Machinists in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Machinists (10th percentile) earn around $36,970 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,740.