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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Population
Highest paying careers in Kankakee
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.56/hr |
| 32 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.22/hr |
| 33 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $82K | $39.35/hr |
| 34 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $82K | $39.24/hr |
| 35 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $80K | $38.55/hr |
| 36 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.47/hr |
| 37 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $80K | $38.28/hr |
| 38 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $79K | $38.13/hr |
| 39 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $79K | $37.9/hr |
| 40 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.71/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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