Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in East Central Illinois
342 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in East Central Illinois belongs to Family Medicine Physicians, at $305,460 per year. The lowest published median is $31,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $305,460 | 30 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $259,480 | 310 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $231,370 | 50 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $210,900 | 170 | |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,620 | 260 | |
| 6 | Optometrists | $154,240 | 50 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $142,330 | 230 | |
| 8 | Purchasing Managers | $135,290 | 60 | |
| 9 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $133,820 | 120 | |
| 10 | Physician Assistants | $130,360 | 40 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $129,060 | 340 | |
| 12 | Human Resources Managers | $128,540 | 150 | |
| 13 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,250 | 280 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $128,160 | 700 | |
| 15 | Lawyers | $127,120 | 200 | |
| 16 | Marketing Managers | $125,790 | 160 | |
| 17 | Software Developers | $122,760 | 340 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $121,100 | 220 | |
| 19 | Civil Engineers | $114,900 | 170 | |
| 20 | Computer Network Architects | $112,220 | 70 | |
| 21 | Industrial Production Managers | $110,510 | 340 | |
| 22 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $110,390 | 320 | |
| 23 | Engineers, All Other | $107,350 | 30 | |
| 24 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $105,310 | 120 | |
| 25 | Veterinarians | $103,490 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | 70 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $31,200 | — |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,200 | 810 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 4,590 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 1,860 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 270 |
| Dishwashers | $31,200 | 390 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 270 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 100 |
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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