May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in West Central Illinois
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area
372 occupations
Across 372 occupations with published wages in West Central Illinois, physicians, all other record the highest median at $399,470 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in West Central Illinois
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $399,470 | 240 | |
| 2 | Psychiatrists | $350,430 | 40 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $332,590 | 40 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $239,200 | 50 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $204,620 | 90 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $196,780 | 90 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $145,410 | 120 | |
| 8 | Pharmacists | $142,550 | 220 | |
| 9 | Physician Assistants | $139,670 | 80 | |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | $132,260 | 270 | |
| 11 | Optometrists | $131,290 | 40 | |
| 12 | Purchasing Managers | $128,570 | 50 | |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,900 | 240 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $116,570 | 170 | |
| 15 | Sales Managers | $116,550 | 370 | |
| 16 | Financial Managers | $115,840 | 700 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $114,190 | 390 | |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $110,390 | 740 | |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | $108,840 | 260 | |
| 20 | Veterinarians | $107,990 | 150 | |
| 21 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $106,580 | 180 | |
| 22 | Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $105,590 | 50 | |
| 23 | Personal Financial Advisors | $104,750 | 100 | |
| 24 | Physical Therapists | $104,080 | 180 | |
| 25 | Software Developers | $103,500 | 280 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 5,530 | $31,200 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,480 | $48,910 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,160 | $34,780 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,140 | $31,200 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,120 | $81,690 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,880 | $79,880 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 3,690 | $46,650 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,650 | $42,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,530 | $33,010 |
| Nursing Assistants | 3,350 | $40,880 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $31,200 | 100 |
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 1,670 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $31,200 | 4,140 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 2,070 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 310 |
| Dishwashers | $31,200 | 540 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 330 |
| Animal Caretakers | $31,200 | 220 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $31,200 | 90 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $31,200 | 200 |
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.