How much does a registered nurse make in Kankakee?
$86,220a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $41.45 an hour or $7,185 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.45
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 380
- Jobs in the area
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,020Median: $86,220Highest 10%: $108,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,020 | $31.74 | |
| 25th | $78,680 | $37.83 | |
| Median | $86,220 | $41.45 | |
| 75th | $103,100 | $49.55 | |
| 90th | $108,700 | $52.27 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for registered nurses.
| Chicago, IL | $100,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $90,230 |
| Decatur, IL | $87,170 |
| Springfield, IL | $84,220 |
| St. Louis, MO | $83,180 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $82,640 |
| Peoria, IL | $81,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,930 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,970 |
| Paducah, KY | $79,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $77,150 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $400,300 |
| Pharmacist | $141,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,300 |
| Physical Therapist | $99,770 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $84,490 |
| Dental Hygienist | $78,430 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $77,210 |
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $75,620 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $65,910 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $61,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $41.45 ($86,220 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Kankakee than the national average?
No: $86,220 against $97,550 nationally, 12% less.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $95,990, so Kankakee pays 10% less.
Where does Kankakee rank for registered nurse pay?
164 of 380 metro areas with data.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $66,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,700 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.