How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Kankakee?
$45,190a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $21.73 an hour or $3,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.73
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 342 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $45,190Highest 10%: $80,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $45,190 | $21.73 | |
| 75th | $59,440 | $28.58 | |
| 90th | $80,100 | $38.51 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| St. Louis, MO | $58,190 |
| Chicago, IL | $55,320 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,810 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,110 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,090 |
| Davenport, IA | $47,880 |
| Decatur, IL | $47,880 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,750 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,260 |
| Paducah, KY | $43,260 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $69,420 |
| Heating | $62,570 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,410 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | $58,400 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $58,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $21.73 ($45,190 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $45,190 against $50,620 nationally, 11% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,170, so Kankakee pays 8% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
342 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.