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 $1,349/month.
$81K
Avg. median salary
96.39
Cost of living index
$1,349
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Kankakee
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | Education | $63K | N/A |
| 62 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $63K | $30.08/hr |
| 63 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.08/hr |
| 64 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $62K | $30.01/hr |
| 65 | Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | Education | $61K | N/A |
| 66 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $61K | $29.42/hr |
| 67 | Public Safety Telecommunicators | Office & Admin | $61K | $29.33/hr |
| 68 | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | Transportation | $61K | $29.14/hr |
| 69 | Food Service Managers | Management | $60K | $29.05/hr |
| 70 | Instructional Coordinators | Education | $60K | $28.99/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Kankakee
Cost of living vs. national average-3.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,349/mo
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