Metro profile · CBSA 28100
Healthcare wages in Kankakee, IL
20 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
39
Across 20 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Kankakee
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
20 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $400,280 | $380,466 | 49 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $37,380 | $35,530 | 41 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $140,960 | $133,982 | 40 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $84,490 | $80,308 | 40 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $65,910 | $62,647 | 40 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $61,200 | $58,171 | 39 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $128,320 | $121,968 | 39 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $99,770 | $94,831 | 39 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $75,620 | $71,877 | 39 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $64,960 | $61,744 | 39 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $45,610 | $43,352 | 39 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $59,940 | $56,973 | 38 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $37,900 | $36,024 | 38 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $86,220 | $81,952 | 37 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,190 | $37,250 | 37 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,440 | $36,537 | 37 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $40,230 | $38,239 | 37 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $79,620 | $75,679 | 36 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $137,390 | $130,589 | 36 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $77,210 | $73,388 | 35 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.