Recreation Workers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $30,040 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.44
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $46,730
Employed locally 120
National median $35,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $30,040
    75th
    $35,550
    90th
    $46,730

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Recreation Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Recreation Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Recreation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,990
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,480
    District of Columbia $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    College Station-Bryan, TX $45,110
    Rapid City, SD $44,150

    Nearby metros — Recreation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $42,010
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $39,780
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $38,350
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,020
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $36,930
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $36,400

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$30,700
    Animal Caretakers$29,240
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$35,040
    Residential Advisors$33,020
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Recreation Workers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Recreation Workers in Kankakee, IL is $14.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.53 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Recreation Workers salaries?

    The median Recreation Workers salary in Kankakee, IL is 15.1% below the national median of $35,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Recreation Workers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Recreation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.