Postal Service Clerks Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $61,370 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,050
Employed locally 30
National median $61,630

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $55,720
    50th (median)
    $61,370
    75th
    $71,910
    90th
    $74,050

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Clerks salary vs area income 90% Median Postal Service Clerks salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $72,500
    Rocky Mount, NC $69,760
    Guam $68,810
    St. Cloud, MN $68,680
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $68,120
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $67,830

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $67,830
    Asheville, NC $66,810
    Gainesville, GA $64,730
    Fayetteville, NC $64,730
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $64,730
    Greenville, NC $64,360

    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
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Clerks make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Clerks in Kankakee, IL is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.60 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Postal Service Clerks salaries?

    The median Postal Service Clerks salary in Kankakee, IL is 0.4% below the national median of $61,630. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Clerks in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Postal Service Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,720.