How much does a construction laborer make in Kankakee?
$54,830a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $26.36 an hour or $4,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.36
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,620Median: $54,830Highest 10%: $96,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,620 | $16.64 | |
| 25th | $42,210 | $20.29 | |
| Median | $54,830 | $26.36 | |
| 75th | $75,800 | $36.44 | |
| 90th | $96,340 | $46.32 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| St. Louis, MO | $64,500 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,960 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,400 |
| Decatur, IL | $61,270 |
| Chicago, IL | $60,890 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,460 |
| Rockford, IL | $58,390 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $58,140 |
| Davenport, IA | $54,380 |
| Paducah, KY | $46,850 |
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Salaries for every job in Kankakee, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $26.36 ($54,830 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $54,830 against $47,120 nationally, 16% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,690, so Kankakee pays 10% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for construction laborer pay?
81 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,340 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.