Tellers Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $37,340 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $31,270
90th percentile $46,250
Employed locally 150
National median $39,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,270
    25th
    $35,470
    50th (median)
    $37,340
    75th
    $41,960
    90th
    $46,250

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Tellers salary vs area income 55% Median Tellers salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tellers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $50,020
    Napa, CA $49,180
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,670
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $48,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,850
    New Haven, CT $47,780

    Nearby metros — Tellers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $47,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,180
    Charlottesville, VA $45,890
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $45,640
    Jacksonville, FL $45,160
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $44,710

    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 Tellers make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Tellers in Kankakee, IL is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.46 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Tellers salaries?

    The median Tellers salary in Kankakee, IL is 5.1% below the national median of $39,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tellers in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Tellers (10th percentile) earn around $31,270 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,470.