How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Kankakee?
$65,910a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $31.69 an hour or $5,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.69
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,830Median: $65,910Highest 10%: $80,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,830 | $25.40 | |
| 25th | $60,870 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $65,910 | $31.69 | |
| 75th | $74,590 | $35.86 | |
| 90th | $80,630 | $38.76 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| Chicago, IL | $78,070 |
| Peoria, IL | $72,270 |
| Rockford, IL | $70,090 |
| Bloomington, IL | $67,270 |
| Decatur, IL | $66,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $65,120 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,130 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,100 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,060 |
| Springfield, IL | $60,110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $60,100 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $400,300 |
| Pharmacist | $141,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,300 |
| Physical Therapist | $99,770 |
| Registered Nurse | $86,220 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $84,490 |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,430 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $77,210 |
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $75,620 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $61,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $31.69 ($65,910 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $65,910 against $64,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $75,000, so Kankakee pays 12% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
109 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,630 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.