May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Peoria
Peoria, IL
377 occupations
Across 377 occupations with published wages in Peoria, nurse anesthetists record the highest median at $310,930 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Peoria
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | $310,930 | 100 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $270,090 | 100 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $241,910 | 50 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $224,690 | 580 | |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $212,820 | 540 | |
| 6 | Purchasing Managers | $174,430 | 210 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $173,870 | 880 | |
| 8 | Dentists, General | $168,780 | 110 | |
| 9 | Optometrists | $166,600 | 50 | |
| 10 | Lawyers | $161,150 | 560 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $155,840 | 1,170 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $155,400 | 480 | |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | $154,490 | 310 | |
| 14 | Database Architects | $154,400 | 30 | |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | $144,680 | 260 | |
| 16 | Pharmacists | $139,900 | 340 | |
| 17 | Veterinarians | $135,860 | 70 | |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $133,170 | 110 | |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | $132,900 | 640 | |
| 20 | Information Security Analysts | $132,090 | 460 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $131,660 | 600 | |
| 22 | Software Developers | $130,590 | 1,650 | |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | $129,500 | 370 | |
| 24 | Operations Research Analysts | $129,300 | 130 | |
| 25 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,920 | 320 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 5,460 | $81,010 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,140 | $98,290 |
| Cashiers | 4,020 | $31,200 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,710 | $33,870 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,620 | $35,870 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,260 | $31,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,750 | $37,420 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,740 | $43,040 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,590 | $36,330 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,420 | $41,600 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $31,200 | 1,100 |
| Bailiffs | $31,200 | 60 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | 90 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 3,260 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 2,340 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 420 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 440 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $31,200 | 70 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $31,200 | 270 |
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.