Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $36,570 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $47,410
Employed locally 290
National median $44,640

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $36,570
    75th
    $45,240
    90th
    $47,410

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $61,090
    Napa, CA $60,940
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,470
    Vallejo, CA $60,260
    Bellingham, WA $57,360

    Nearby metros — Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $56,300
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $53,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,260
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $50,110
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $49,880
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,820

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$39,040
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43,080
    Customer Service Representatives$40,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,400
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kankakee, IL is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants salary in Kankakee, IL is 18.1% below the national median of $44,640. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.