Receptionists and Information Clerks Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $36,400 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.50
10th percentile $29,430
90th percentile $45,590
Employed locally 300
National median $37,230

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,430
    25th
    $31,220
    50th (median)
    $36,400
    75th
    $38,810
    90th
    $45,590

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Receptionists and Information Clerks salary vs area income 53% Median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Receptionists and Information Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $48,060
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,710
    Vallejo, CA $45,580
    Napa, CA $45,440
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $45,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,300

    Nearby metros — Receptionists and Information Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $43,590
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $43,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $42,070
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,040
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $40,650
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $40,650

    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
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,570
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $39,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Receptionists and Information Clerks make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Kankakee, IL is $17.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.50 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Receptionists and Information Clerks salaries?

    The median Receptionists and Information Clerks salary in Kankakee, IL is 2.2% below the national median of $37,230. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Receptionists and Information Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $29,430 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,220.