How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Kankakee?
$58,400a year
Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $28.08 an hour or $4,867 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.08
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,860Median: $58,400Highest 10%: $77,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 25th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| Median | $58,400 | $28.08 | |
| 75th | $68,470 | $32.92 | |
| 90th | $77,460 | $37.24 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.
| Decatur, IL | $61,380 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,020 |
| Champaign, IL | $55,260 |
| St. Louis, MO | $53,930 |
| Rockford, IL | $53,610 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,200 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,820 |
| Springfield, IL | $48,950 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,830 |
| Bloomington, IL | $48,070 |
| Paducah, KY | $45,920 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $69,420 |
| Heating | $62,570 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $62,410 |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $58,230 |
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $45,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $28.08 ($58,400 a year).
Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $58,400 against $49,590 nationally, 18% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $56,720, so Kankakee pays 3% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?
27 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,460 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.