May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwest Illinois
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area
326 occupations
Across 326 occupations with published wages in Northwest Illinois, physicians, all other record the highest median at $414,640 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwest Illinois
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $414,640 | 150 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $278,820 | 30 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 60 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $234,030 | 50 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $223,580 | 60 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $159,510 | 170 | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $138,680 | 160 | |
| 8 | Physician Assistants | $136,410 | 50 | |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | $135,900 | 160 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,300 | 180 | |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | $134,310 | 190 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $131,180 | 50 | |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $129,580 | 260 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $129,280 | 650 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $128,820 | 150 | |
| 16 | Sales Managers | $127,700 | 330 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $124,950 | 400 | |
| 18 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $110,930 | 70 | |
| 19 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $107,990 | 200 | |
| 20 | Veterinarians | $105,590 | 80 | |
| 21 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,120 | 330 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $104,110 | 240 | |
| 23 | Software Developers | $103,910 | 200 | |
| 24 | Electrical Engineers | $102,960 | 80 | |
| 25 | Computer Network Architects | $102,030 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 4,280 | $31,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,460 | $41,770 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,450 | $87,770 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,120 | $36,110 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,050 | $45,610 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,890 | $57,270 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,730 | $31,200 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,610 | $33,190 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,340 | $79,580 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 2,110 | $54,530 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $31,200 | 70 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | 130 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,430 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 2,730 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 1,800 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 230 |
| Dishwashers | $31,200 | 370 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 260 |
| Animal Caretakers | $31,200 | 200 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 170 |
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.