Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in West Central Illinois
372 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in West Central Illinois belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $399,470 per year. The lowest published median is $31,200.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $399,470 | 240 | |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $350,430 | 40 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $332,590 | 40 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $204,620 | 90 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $196,780 | 90 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,410 | 120 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $142,550 | 220 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $139,670 | 80 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $132,260 | 270 | |
| 11 | Optometrists | $131,290 | 40 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $128,570 | 50 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,900 | 240 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $116,570 | 170 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $116,550 | 370 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $115,840 | 700 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $114,190 | 390 | |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $110,390 | 740 | |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | $108,840 | 260 | |
| 20 | Veterinarians | $107,990 | 150 | |
| 21 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $106,580 | 180 | |
| 22 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $105,590 | 50 | |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisors | $104,750 | 100 | |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $104,080 | 180 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $103,500 | 280 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | 100 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,670 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 4,140 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 2,070 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 310 |
| Dishwashers | $31,200 | 540 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 330 |
| Animal Caretakers | $31,200 | 220 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 90 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $31,200 | 200 |
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.
Explore related data