Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $58,770 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $35,190
90th percentile $91,290
Employed locally 70
National median $57,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,190
    25th
    $43,810
    50th (median)
    $58,770
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $91,290

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary vs area income 86% Median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $93,880
    Idaho Falls, ID $81,360
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $78,670
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $74,580
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,310

    Nearby metros — Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $74,360
    Decatur, IL $72,080
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $63,370
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $62,480
    Niles, MI $62,360
    Bloomington, IL $62,130

    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 Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Kankakee, IL is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.77 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salaries?

    The median Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks salary in Kankakee, IL is 1.7% above the national median of $57,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $35,190 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,810.