May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Kankakee
Kankakee, IL
183 occupations
Across 183 occupations with published wages in Kankakee, physicians, all other record the highest median at $400,280 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Kankakee
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 1,390 | $86,220 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,220 | $31,220 |
| Cashiers | 1,190 | $31,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,190 | $37,110 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,140 | $32,650 |
| General and Operations Managers | 970 | $93,310 |
| Nursing Assistants | 860 | $37,900 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 820 | $61,200 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 800 | $45,480 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 770 | $33,110 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| School Bus Monitors | $31,200 | 60 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,200 | 270 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 550 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 130 |
| Dishwashers | $31,200 | 110 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 140 |
| Animal Caretakers | $31,200 | 70 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $31,200 | 40 |
| Cashiers | $31,200 | 1,190 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.