Packers and Packagers, Hand Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $34,090 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.39
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $38,190
Employed locally 140
National median $35,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $30,510
    50th (median)
    $34,090
    75th
    $37,240
    90th
    $38,190

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Packers and Packagers, Hand salary vs area income 50% Median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Packers and Packagers, Hand

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $48,590
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $47,340
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $46,590
    Sheboygan, WI $46,370
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,720

    Nearby metros — Packers and Packagers, Hand salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hinesville, GA $44,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $38,290
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,710
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $37,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,480

    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
    Light Truck Drivers $44,580
    Bus Drivers, School $44,030
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Packers and Packagers, Hand make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Kankakee, IL is $16.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.73 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Packers and Packagers, Hand salaries?

    The median Packers and Packagers, Hand salary in Kankakee, IL is 4.2% below the national median of $35,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Packers and Packagers, Hand (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,510.