Public Safety Telecommunicators Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $68,370 +34.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.87
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $82,820
Employed locally 40
National median $50,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $50,450
    50th (median)
    $68,370
    75th
    $68,370
    90th
    $82,820

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Public Safety Telecommunicators salary vs area income 100% Median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Public Safety Telecommunicators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,110
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $87,870
    Vallejo, CA $87,220
    Napa, CA $84,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $83,110

    Nearby metros — Public Safety Telecommunicators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $78,610
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,290
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $65,030
    Springfield, IL $64,790
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $62,380

    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 Public Safety Telecommunicators make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Kankakee, IL is $32.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.93 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Public Safety Telecommunicators salaries?

    The median Public Safety Telecommunicators salary in Kankakee, IL is 34.8% above the national median of $50,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Public Safety Telecommunicators (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,450.