Cities → Kankakee, IL
Kankakee, IL
Cost of living & top-paying careers
Cost of Living
92.4
8% cheaper than the national average
Housing
93.1
7% cheaper than average
Top 15 Highest-Paying Jobs in Kankakee
| Occupation | Local Salary | AI Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacists | $134,910 | Moderate 5/10 |
| Sales managers | $128,970 | High Risk 7/10 |
| Nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and nurse practitioners | $123,700 | Moderate 5/10 |
| Software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers | $121,770 | Very High 9/10 |
| Computer and information systems managers | $121,110 | High Risk 7/10 |
| Human resources managers | $116,970 | High Risk 7/10 |
| Industrial production managers | $116,490 | Moderate 6/10 |
| Financial managers | $111,710 | High Risk 7/10 |
| Management analysts | $99,860 | High Risk 7/10 |
| Medical and health services managers | $99,710 | Moderate 6/10 |
| Physical therapists | $97,070 | Low Risk 3/10 |
| Industrial engineers | $94,610 | High Risk 7/10 |
| Speech-language pathologists | $92,060 | Moderate 5/10 |
| Mechanical engineers | $92,050 | High Risk 7/10 |
| Project management specialists | $91,590 | High Risk 7/10 |
Top AI-Resistant Jobs in Kankakee
| Occupation | Local Salary | AI Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Physical therapists | $97,070 | Low Risk 3/10 |
| Registered nurses | $83,110 | Low Risk 4/10 |
| Electricians | $82,490 | Safe 2/10 |
| Respiratory therapists | $81,890 | Low Risk 4/10 |
| Dental hygienists | $78,800 | Safe 2/10 |
| Occupational therapists | $78,110 | Low Risk 3/10 |
| Police and detectives | $71,120 | Low Risk 4/10 |
| Carpenters | $70,280 | Safe 2/10 |
| Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses | $63,390 | Low Risk 4/10 |
| Food service managers | $62,330 | Low Risk 4/10 |
| Industrial machinery mechanics, machinery maintenance workers, and millwrights | $60,930 | Low Risk 3/10 |
| Firefighters | $60,560 | Low Risk 3/10 |
| Diesel service technicians and mechanics | $56,160 | Low Risk 3/10 |
| General maintenance and repair workers | $55,030 | Safe 2/10 |
| Glaziers | $54,420 | Safe 2/10 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive. · Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)