Salaries in Northwest Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area • 354 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Northwest Illinois

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $414,640 150
Family Medicine Physicians $278,820 30
Dentists, General $214,750 110
Chief Executives $210,920 60
Architectural and Engineering Managers $140,530 150
Pharmacists $135,120 160

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $414,640 150
      Family Medicine Physicians $278,820 30
      Dentists, General $214,750 110
      Chief Executives $210,920 60
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $140,530 150
      Pharmacists $135,120 160
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $129,500 190
      Nurse Practitioners $128,070 170
      Physician Assistants $126,860 30
      Purchasing Managers $124,450 50
      Human Resources Managers $123,100 160
      Optometrists $122,950 40
      Sales Managers $122,190 320
      Financial Managers $121,910 660
      Managers, All Other $119,670 270
      Computer Network Architects $119,600 40
      Marketing Managers $118,030 150
      Veterinarians $112,530 90
      Industrial Production Managers $109,550 430
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,990 210
      Electrical Engineers $104,140 160
      Software Developers $102,590 190
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $101,670 100
      Physical Therapists $100,730 130
      Medical and Health Services Managers $100,670 340
      Soil and Plant Scientists $100,490 70
      Construction Managers $100,470 300
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay $100,340 70
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,420 410
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $97,780 110
      Power Plant Operators $96,300 50
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $94,110 480
      Financial and Investment Analysts $94,040 100
      Civil Engineers $93,960 240
      Financial Examiners $93,630 40
      Occupational Therapists $93,470 90
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $92,210 200
      Insurance Underwriters $91,070 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $91,040 160
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,000 500
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $90,490 40
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $90,120 50
      Computer Systems Analysts $89,400 140
      Project Management Specialists $89,390 250
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,300 40
      Labor Relations Specialists $89,050 70
      Industrial Engineers $86,760 370
      Management Analysts $86,310 130
      Facilities Managers $86,270 200
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,240 510
      Dental Hygienists $84,900 230
      Sheet Metal Workers $84,340 120
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $83,550 50
      Mechanical Engineers $83,480 200
      Data Scientists $83,230 30
      Computer Occupations, All Other $82,800 80
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $82,670 30
      Administrative Services Managers $82,410 100
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $82,170 110
      Lawyers $81,880 220
      Surveyors $81,700 40
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,970 70
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $80,200 50
      General and Operations Managers $79,760 3,450
      Registered Nurses $79,540 2,390
      Cost Estimators $78,900 170
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $78,890 40
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $78,650 60
      Chiropractors $78,580 70
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,470 530
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $78,140 60
      Roofers $77,510 190
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $77,470 50
      Millwrights $77,380 40
      Loan Officers $76,600 320
      Electricians $76,260 630
      Speech-Language Pathologists $75,940 120
      Respiratory Therapists $75,710 80
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,700 170
      Chemists $75,580 40
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $75,510 340
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $74,980 100
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,720 860
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370 470
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $73,900 110
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $73,800 280
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $73,650 60
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $73,570 30
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $73,460 140
      School Psychologists $73,400 50
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $72,610 30
      Personal Financial Advisors $71,950 80
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,110 90
      Logisticians $69,810 160
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,880 1,190
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $67,830 100
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $67,550 140
      Training and Development Specialists $67,450 300
      Chemical Plant and System Operators $67,450 40
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $67,410 70
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,920 60
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,690 590
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,670 1,250
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $65,910 50
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,780 340
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,840 290
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $64,690 110
      Compliance Officers $64,310 130
      Accountants and Auditors $64,250 670
      Human Resources Specialists $64,190 380
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $64,120 60
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $63,550 130
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,550 480
      Psychologists, All Other $63,280 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $63,090 540
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $62,920 170
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,730 70
      Carpenters $62,660 620
      Social and Community Service Managers $62,450 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,400 840
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,370 120
      Private Detectives and Investigators $62,230 60
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $62,140 190
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $62,040 40
      Healthcare Social Workers $61,830 90
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,730 1,510
      Computer Network Support Specialists $61,710 150
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $61,270 40
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $61,270 100
      Chemical Technicians $61,230 40
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $60,740 40
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,640 220
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,400 740
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,200 240
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,150 60
      Instructional Coordinators $59,900 120
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,820 1,990
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $59,800 200
      Tool and Die Makers $59,520 140
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $59,330 210
      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $59,110 40
      Firefighters $58,930 500
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,690 230
      Credit Analysts $58,610 60
      Directors, Religious Activities and Education $58,350 30
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,980 250
      Postal Service Clerks $57,870 190
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $57,820 210
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $57,670 50
      Construction Laborers $57,630 940
      Food Service Managers $57,480 290
      Financial Specialists, All Other $57,220 70
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $57,200 80
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,020 190
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $56,720 50
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $56,450 500
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $56,380 110
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $56,300 50
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $56,250 230
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $55,810 30
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $55,700 220
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560 340
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $55,190 —
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $54,340 100
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $54,000 110
      Highway Maintenance Workers $53,430 590
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $53,230 590
      Computer User Support Specialists $53,220 270
      Urban and Regional Planners $53,030 —
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,790 2,290
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $52,520 40
      Fundraisers $52,500 40
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,320 300
      Surgical Technologists $52,310 40
      Public Relations Specialists $51,730 60
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $51,680 100
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,570 3,010
      Graphic Designers $51,390 80
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $51,380 1,600
      Rehabilitation Counselors $51,270 140
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $51,240 —
      Psychiatric Technicians $50,960 170
      Mechanical Drafters $50,830 30
      Helpers--Production Workers $50,790 150
      Meter Readers, Utilities $50,710 40
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $50,450 170
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $50,420 820
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,130 440
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $50,110 120
      Counselors, All Other $50,090 30
      Chefs and Head Cooks $49,990 100
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $49,960 320
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $49,770 160
      Printing Press Operators $49,730 160
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $49,340 40
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $49,310 60
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $49,030 110
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $48,630 80
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,840 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,810 80
      Social Workers, All Other $47,780 50
      Insurance Sales Agents $47,630 220
      Lodging Managers $47,510 30
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $47,370 40
      Community Health Workers $47,340 40
      Medical Records Specialists $47,110 130
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,060 130
      Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,050 30
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $46,990 —
      Machinists $46,860 720
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $46,830 130
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,820 40
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,800 850
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $46,580 30
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,560 640
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,550 150
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,520 50
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,250 240
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $46,190 60
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $46,120 100
      Agricultural Technicians $46,040 50
      Dental Assistants $45,850 490
      New Accounts Clerks $45,710 90
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $45,610 200
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,580 930
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,530 350
      Crane and Tower Operators $45,500 30
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,440 50
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,400 60
      Massage Therapists $45,310 50
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,210 1,310
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $44,980 100
      Bailiffs $44,920 50
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,810 380
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $44,700 30
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $44,670 70
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,530 140
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $44,520 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,250 80
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $44,110 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,030 970
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,660 70
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,650 300
      Bus Drivers, School $43,630 480
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $43,560 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,420 50
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $43,360 40
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $43,080 2,850
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $43,060 30
      Tutors $43,010 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $42,840 50
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $42,790 100
      Social and Human Service Assistants $42,550 430
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $42,540 80
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $42,470 80
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,430 1,850
      Security Guards $42,080 620
      Coaches and Scouts $41,960 110
      Light Truck Drivers $41,750 1,020
      Order Clerks $41,740 90
      Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,740 110
      Paramedics $41,600 —
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,500 50
      Medical Equipment Preparers $41,430 40
      Advertising Sales Agents $41,130 40
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $41,040 260
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $40,660 130
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,640 3,650
      Procurement Clerks $40,150 60
      Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $40,100 40
      Customer Service Representatives $40,000 1,450
      Office Clerks, General $39,800 2,240
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $39,430 40
      Counter and Rental Clerks $39,400 270
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,350 60
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $39,350 620
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,130 70
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $38,910 90
      Clergy $38,860 40
      Bill and Account Collectors $38,820 110
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,790 370
      Production Workers, All Other $38,730 230
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $38,640 50
      Phlebotomists $38,620 90
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $38,600 40
      Nursing Assistants $38,500 1,770
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $38,150 50
      Residential Advisors $38,060 50
      Food Batchmakers $38,010 980
      Tire Repairers and Changers $37,980 50
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,930 200
      File Clerks $37,870 90
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,870 40
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $37,650 40
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,540 160
      Medical Assistants $37,460 370
      Sewing Machine Operators $37,440 40
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,390 70
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,160 440
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,960 580
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,830 150
      Data Entry Keyers $36,810 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,620 910
      Parts Salespersons $36,610 340
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,600 3,130
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $36,560 190
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,380 120
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,280 50
      Tellers $36,240 730
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,060 410
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,060 1,090
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,820 1,280
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,610 220
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,500 830
      Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers $35,270 30
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $35,090 510
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,000 2,080
      Parking Attendants $34,500 50
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,850 210
      Bakers $33,280 170
      School Bus Monitors $33,020 140
      Cooks, Restaurant $32,850 1,350
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $32,420 60
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,950 750
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,910 320
      Retail Salespersons $31,670 2,530
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,500 140
      Recreation Workers $31,200 330
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,200 110
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,090 380
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,050 150
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,910 680
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,760 1,940
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $30,580 80
      Floral Designers $30,450 60
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,440 120
      Food Preparation Workers $30,110 560
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,050 240
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,010 120
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,850 400
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,850 360
      Dishwashers $29,820 160
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,720 3,270
      Childcare Workers $29,710 450
      Cashiers $29,570 3,850
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,360 250
      Animal Caretakers $29,290 220
      Photographers $29,120 80
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,120 110
      Bartenders $29,120 1,430
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,120 1,890
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,120 250
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,120 220
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $29,120 60