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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $60K | $28.86/hr |
| 72 | Surgical Technologists | Healthcare | $60K | $28.82/hr |
| 73 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $60K | $28.78/hr |
| 74 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $60K | $28.78/hr |
| 75 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $60K | N/A |
| 76 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $59K | $28.58/hr |
| 77 | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | Repair & Maintenance | $58K | $28.08/hr |
| 78 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $58K | $28.08/hr |
| 79 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $58K | $28.05/hr |
| 80 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $58K | $27.99/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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