May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Illinois
Illinois
747 occupations
Across 747 occupations with published wages in Illinois, cardiologists record the highest median at $517,850 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Illinois
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $517,850 | 340 | |
| 2 | Surgeons, All Other | $438,010 | 620 | |
| 3 | Dermatologists | $435,750 | — | |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $426,580 | 170 | |
| 5 | Physicians, Pathologists | $381,770 | — | |
| 6 | Orthodontists | $343,100 | — | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $331,920 | 4,620 | |
| 8 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $293,490 | 6,460 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $286,830 | 1,140 | |
| 10 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $284,630 | 620 | |
| 11 | Psychiatrists | $258,740 | 870 | |
| 12 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $250,880 | 230 | |
| 13 | Family Medicine Physicians | $245,120 | 1,960 | |
| 14 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 1,220 | |
| 15 | Radiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 16 | Neurologists | $237,080 | 240 | |
| 17 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $208,000 | 1,290 | |
| 18 | Pediatricians, General | $196,760 | 1,180 | |
| 19 | Air Traffic Controllers | $181,560 | 990 | |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $171,730 | 31,680 | |
| 21 | Podiatrists | $167,400 | — | |
| 22 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $167,330 | 160 | |
| 23 | Financial Managers | $165,880 | 52,720 | |
| 24 | Medical Dosimetrists | $163,860 | 140 | |
| 25 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,610 | 8,900 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 195,390 | $40,550 |
| General and Operations Managers | 171,300 | $103,570 |
| Cashiers | 139,630 | $34,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 138,910 | $95,990 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 134,100 | $38,060 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 127,590 | $33,910 |
| Retail Salespersons | 126,610 | $35,370 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 109,240 | $37,680 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 100,970 | $46,130 |
| Office Clerks, General | 95,980 | $45,730 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bartenders | $31,200 | 43,010 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $31,200 | 72,900 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $31,200 | 21,290 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $31,200 | 16,500 |
| Gambling Dealers | $31,200 | 2,470 |
| Telemarketers | $31,200 | 870 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $32,200 | 230 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,770 | 11,660 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $32,990 | 490 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $33,710 | 5,880 |
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.