Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $45,700 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $31,420
90th percentile $85,080
Employed locally 220
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,420
    25th
    $37,700
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $60,310
    90th
    $85,080

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 67% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $53,370
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $51,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $51,590
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $50,350
    Killeen-Temple, TX $49,870
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $49,460

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,050
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,550
    Rehabilitation Counselors $48,340
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Kankakee, IL is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.38 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Kankakee, IL is 1.3% above the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,420 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,700.