Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $31,410 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $44,580
Employed locally 600
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $31,410
    75th
    $36,650
    90th
    $44,580

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 46% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Decatur, IL $46,870
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $44,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $38,060
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $37,670

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,660
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Kankakee, IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Kankakee, IL is 10.9% below the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (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.