Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $63,390 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.48
10th percentile $48,950
90th percentile $76,820
Employed locally 260
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,950
    25th
    $58,680
    50th (median)
    $63,390
    75th
    $71,290
    90th
    $76,820

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 93% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $79,580
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $79,580
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $79,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $78,870
    Niles, MI $72,960
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $72,920

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,110
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,960
    Physicians, All Other $400,280
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,820
    Pharmacists $134,910
    Nurse Practitioners $123,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Kankakee, IL is $30.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.77 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Kankakee, IL is 1.7% above the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $48,950 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,680.