How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Kankakee?
$53,060a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $25.51 an hour or $4,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.51
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 60 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,850Median: $53,060Highest 10%: $79,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| 25th | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| Median | $53,060 | $25.51 | |
| 75th | $62,070 | $29.84 | |
| 90th | $79,880 | $38.40 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Springfield, IL | $53,640 |
| Rockford, IL | $51,240 |
| Champaign, IL | $50,390 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,360 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,350 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,620 |
| Davenport, IA | $40,140 |
Related jobs in Kankakee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Substance Abuse | $59,440 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $58,400 |
| Child | $58,180 |
| Educational | $54,860 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $43,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $25.51 ($53,060 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $53,060 against $46,850 nationally, 13% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,350, so Kankakee pays 8% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
60 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,880 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.