How much does a respiratory therapist make in Kankakee?
$84,490a year
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $40.62 an hour or $7,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.62
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 278
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,270Median: $84,490Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,270 | $32.34 | |
| 25th | $80,700 | $38.80 | |
| Median | $84,490 | $40.62 | |
| 75th | $86,110 | $41.40 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.77 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for respiratory therapists.
| Chicago, IL | $87,060 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,210 |
| Springfield, IL | $78,340 |
| Peoria, IL | $77,660 |
| Rockford, IL | $77,640 |
| Paducah, KY | $76,100 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,490 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,460 |
| Champaign, IL | $74,660 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $66,910 |
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 |
| 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 respiratory therapist make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $40.62 ($84,490 a year).
Do respiratory therapists make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $84,490 against $82,280 nationally, 3% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $84,090, so Kankakee pays 0% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for respiratory therapist pay?
66 of 278 metro areas with data.
How much does a respiratory therapist make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,500 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.