May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Champaign
Champaign-Urbana, IL
320 occupations
Across 320 occupations with published wages in Champaign, physicians, all other record the highest median at $423,260 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Champaign
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,520 | $90,230 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,890 | $31,300 |
| Cashiers | 2,500 | $32,130 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 2,480 | $50,110 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 2,310 | $39,000 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,260 | $96,610 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,180 | $33,870 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,180 | $48,800 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,060 | $35,400 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,960 | $41,970 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.