Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in South Illinois
372 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in South Illinois belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $339,350 per year. The lowest published median is $31,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $339,350 | 370 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $272,890 | 40 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $199,990 | 70 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $196,040 | 80 | |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $186,700 | — | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $147,330 | 300 | |
| 8 | Optometrists | $146,400 | 60 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $136,590 | 190 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,690 | 100 | |
| 11 | Purchasing Managers | $130,660 | 40 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,190 | 360 | |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $123,770 | 290 | |
| 14 | Software Developers | $122,390 | 220 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $120,280 | 610 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $117,860 | 160 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $117,150 | 120 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $116,750 | 190 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $116,620 | 220 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,830 | 200 | |
| 21 | Personal Financial Advisors | $113,630 | 60 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $112,120 | 280 | |
| 23 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,960 | 50 | |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $110,390 | 530 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $109,550 | 250 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technicians | $31,200 | 100 |
| Biological Technicians | $31,200 | 70 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 70 |
| Floral Designers | $31,200 | 50 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $31,200 | — |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | 90 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,200 | 880 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,080 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 3,560 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 1,670 |
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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