May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in East Central Illinois
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area
342 occupations
Across 342 occupations with published wages in East Central Illinois, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $305,460 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in East Central Illinois
| # | 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 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 4,640 | $31,200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,590 | $31,200 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,650 | $36,910 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,600 | $83,230 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,310 | $84,990 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,280 | $44,120 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,240 | $36,540 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,200 | $42,770 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,070 | $57,760 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,590 | $32,830 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| 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 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.