Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $48,340 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $35,180
90th percentile $65,660
Employed locally 60
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,180
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $56,500
    90th
    $65,660

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 71% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rehabilitation Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Johnstown, PA $69,080

    Nearby metros — Rehabilitation Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Killeen-Temple, TX $68,610
    Charlottesville, VA $58,920
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820
    Mobile, AL $56,960
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,520

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,700
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,050
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,240
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,550
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Kankakee, IL is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.41 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Kankakee, IL is 4.8% above the national median of $46,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,180 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.