Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $53,290 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.62
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $83,740
Employed locally 120
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $53,290
    75th
    $70,760
    90th
    $83,740

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 78% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $62,500
    Charlottesville, VA $61,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $60,760
    Bloomington, IL $60,650
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $60,600
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $60,550

    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 Mail Carriers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Kankakee, IL is $25.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in Kankakee, IL is 7.3% below the national median of $57,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.