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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
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Kankakee

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
81Child, Family, and School Social WorkersCommunity & Social$58K$27.97/hr
82Elementary School Teachers, Except Special EducationEducation$58KN/A
83Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolEducation$58KN/A
84Computer User Support SpecialistsTechnology$58K$27.68/hr
85Postal Service Mail CarriersOffice & Admin$57K$27.42/hr
86Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special EducationEducation$57KN/A
87Automotive Body and Related RepairersRepair & Maintenance$57K$27.34/hr
88Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSales$57K$27.27/hr
89Medical Records SpecialistsHealthcare$56K$27.14/hr
90Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsBusiness & 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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