Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $58,660 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,360
90th percentile $79,670
Employed locally 260
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,360
    25th
    $48,240
    50th (median)
    $58,660
    75th
    $65,040
    90th
    $79,670

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 86% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $99,460
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $86,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $84,250
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $77,060
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,030

    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
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,200
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kankakee, IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Kankakee, IL is 6.8% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $42,360 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,240.