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How much does an educational make in Kankakee?

$54,860a year

Median yearly pay for educationals in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $26.38 an hour or $4,572 a month.

Hourly
$26.38
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
330 of 386
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,330Median: $54,860Highest 10%: $82,670
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,330$18.43
25th$44,560$21.42
Median$54,860$26.38
75th$68,390$32.88
90th$82,670$39.75

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for educationals.

Chicago, IL$64,730
Paducah, KY$64,350
Rockford, IL$62,610
St. Louis, MO$60,160
Peoria, IL$59,510
Champaign, IL$58,230
Davenport, IA$57,360
Springfield, IL$57,210
Cape Girardeau, MO$55,520
Bloomington, IL$51,820
Decatur, IL$50,290
Educational salary in Illinois Educational salary in all states

Related jobs in Kankakee

Same field, median yearly pay.

Substance Abuse$59,440
Healthcare Social Worker$58,400
Child$58,180
Rehabilitation Counselor$53,060
Social and Human Service Assistant$43,250
Salaries for every job in Kankakee, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an educational make an hour in Kankakee?

The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $26.38 ($54,860 a year).

Do educationals make more in Kankakee than the national average?

No: $54,860 against $64,330 nationally, 15% less.

How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $62,420, so Kankakee pays 12% less.

Where does Kankakee rank for educational pay?

330 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does an educational make starting out in Kankakee?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,670 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.