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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Child, Family, and School Social Workers | Community & Social | $58K | $27.97/hr |
| 82 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $58K | N/A |
| 83 | Special Education Teachers, Middle School | Education | $58K | N/A |
| 84 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $58K | $27.68/hr |
| 85 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $57K | $27.42/hr |
| 86 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $57K | N/A |
| 87 | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $57K | $27.34/hr |
| 88 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $57K | $27.27/hr |
| 89 | Medical Records Specialists | Healthcare | $56K | $27.14/hr |
| 90 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $56K | $26.97/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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