How much does a plumber make in Kankakee?
$81,620a year
Median yearly pay for plumbers in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $39.24 an hour or $6,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.24
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 388
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,510Median: $81,620Highest 10%: $120,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,510 | $18.51 | |
| 25th | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| Median | $81,620 | $39.24 | |
| 75th | $109,900 | $52.83 | |
| 90th | $120,300 | $57.83 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for plumbers.
| Chicago, IL | $103,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $95,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $94,370 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,230 |
| Peoria, IL | $85,090 |
| Paducah, KY | $82,120 |
| Bloomington, IL | $77,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,000 |
| Decatur, IL | $76,750 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,310 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $65,180 |
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Salaries for every job in Kankakee, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $39.24 ($81,620 a year).
Do plumbers make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $81,620 against $63,800 nationally, 28% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,950, so Kankakee pays 18% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for plumber pay?
47 of 388 metro areas with data.
How much does a plumber make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,300 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.