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