Top Paying Jobs in Kankakee, IL
Kankakee, IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,390 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($400,280), Pharmacists ($140,960), Dentists, General ($137,390). The cost of living index is 96.39 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,326/month.
$81K
Avg. median salary
96.39
Cost of living index
$1,326
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Kankakee
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $400K | $192.44/hr |
| 2 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.77/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $137K | $66.06/hr |
| 4 | Sales Managers | Management | $135K | $65.06/hr |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $133K | $64.01/hr |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $128K | $61.69/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $127K | $61.29/hr |
| 8 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $124K | $59.65/hr |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $122K | $58.44/hr |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | Management | $121K | $58.32/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Kankakee
Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,326/mo
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