Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Champaign
320 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Champaign belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $423,260 per year. The lowest published median is $31,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $423,260 | 480 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $310,740 | 70 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $282,430 | 70 | |
| 4 | Radiologists | $239,200 | 70 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $174,010 | 80 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $148,250 | 100 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,480 | 460 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $139,950 | 120 | |
| 9 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,810 | 210 | |
| 10 | Pharmacists | $139,270 | 220 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $137,100 | 420 | |
| 12 | Lawyers | $129,990 | 250 | |
| 13 | Financial Managers | $127,680 | 660 | |
| 14 | Managers, All Other | $126,110 | 280 | |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $124,830 | 400 | |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | $122,600 | 140 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $121,390 | 210 | |
| 18 | Sales Managers | $120,230 | 300 | |
| 19 | Purchasing Managers | $117,450 | 40 | |
| 20 | Database Administrators | $114,630 | 50 | |
| 21 | Fundraising Managers | $112,260 | 80 | |
| 22 | Computer Network Architects | $111,780 | 150 | |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisors | $111,540 | 80 | |
| 24 | Public Relations Managers | $108,130 | 90 | |
| 25 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $107,880 | 90 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,070 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 1,500 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 380 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 260 |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $31,200 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,300 | 2,890 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,610 | 240 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,850 | 660 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $31,990 | 40 |
| Cashiers | $32,130 | 2,500 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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