May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in South Illinois
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area
372 occupations
Across 372 occupations with published wages in South Illinois, physicians, all other record the highest median at $339,350 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in South Illinois
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $339,350 | 370 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $272,890 | 40 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $199,990 | 70 | |
| 5 | Chief Executives | $196,040 | 80 | |
| 6 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $186,700 | — | |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $147,330 | 300 | |
| 8 | Optometrists | $146,400 | 60 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $136,590 | 190 | |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,690 | 100 | |
| 11 | Purchasing Managers | $130,660 | 40 | |
| 12 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,190 | 360 | |
| 13 | Sales Managers | $123,770 | 290 | |
| 14 | Software Developers | $122,390 | 220 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $120,280 | 610 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $117,860 | 160 | |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $117,150 | 120 | |
| 18 | Managers, All Other | $116,750 | 190 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $116,620 | 220 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,830 | 200 | |
| 21 | Personal Financial Advisors | $113,630 | 60 | |
| 22 | Lawyers | $112,120 | 280 | |
| 23 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,960 | 50 | |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $110,390 | 530 | |
| 25 | Physical Therapists | $109,550 | 250 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 4,180 | $31,200 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,860 | $80,200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,800 | $36,400 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,560 | $31,200 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,200 | $37,410 |
| General and Operations Managers | 3,130 | $82,040 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,930 | $33,110 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,700 | $37,040 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,670 | $42,220 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,580 | $41,650 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technicians | $31,200 | 100 |
| Biological Technicians | $31,200 | 70 |
| Legal Support Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 70 |
| Floral Designers | $31,200 | 50 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $31,200 | — |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | 90 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $31,200 | 880 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,080 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 3,560 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 1,670 |
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.