SOC 47-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — Kankakee
Kankakee, IL · 7 metro areas compared
In Kankakee, IL the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers reaches $100,640 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kankakee, IL the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers reaches $100,640 a year. That is 25.9% more than the national median of $79,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $65,190 and $119,820. The lowest tenth earn under $57,270, while the highest tenth earn more than $124,440.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.62 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Chicago leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $111,260. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 17th of 183 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,270 | −28.3% |
| 25th | $65,190 | −18.4% |
| Median (50th) | $100,640 | +25.9% |
| 75th | $119,820 | +49.9% |
| 90th | $124,440 | +55.7% |
| Mean | $95,960 | +20.1% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $111,260 | 13,420 | |
| 2 | Rockford | $102,140 | 490 | |
| 3 | Peoria | $98,680 | 720 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $97,140 | 320 | |
| 5 | Champaign | $96,940 | 370 | |
| 6 | Bloomington | $94,080 | 280 | |
| 7 | Decatur | $75,400 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kankakee sit close to the national average, so $100,640 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$100,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,640US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,640 a year, 25.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,270 to $124,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $111,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Kankakee, IL?
The median annual wage is $100,640, or $48.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $79,920, so pay in Kankakee, IL is 25.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kankakee, IL earns more than $124,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $111,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Kankakee, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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