Salaries in South Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area • 391 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in South Illinois

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $339,350 370
Anesthesiologists $272,890 40
Dentists, General $197,050 100
Chief Executives $196,040 80
General Internal Medicine Physicians $179,990 40
Architectural and Engineering Managers $142,390 110

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $339,350 370
      Anesthesiologists $272,890 40
      Dentists, General $197,050 100
      Chief Executives $196,040 80
      General Internal Medicine Physicians $179,990 40
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $142,390 110
      Optometrists $140,820 60
      Pharmacists $137,840 290
      Purchasing Managers $137,220 40
      Physician Assistants $134,990 190
      Software Developers $122,120 240
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $117,770 70
      Nurse Practitioners $117,360 280
      Human Resources Managers $113,310 120
      Family Medicine Physicians $112,390 40
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $110,540 180
      Sales Managers $110,350 240
      Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $107,440 50
      Managers, All Other $107,290 250
      Industrial Production Managers $106,390 220
      Power Plant Operators $105,670 360
      Physical Therapists $105,640 230
      Information Security Analysts $105,050 50
      Veterinarians $104,820 60
      Financial Managers $103,590 580
      Electrical Engineers $103,480 130
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $103,410 620
      Management Analysts $103,400 250
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $103,370 80
      Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $102,640 30
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $102,380 230
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $102,230 270
      Medical and Health Services Managers $101,240 620
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $101,040 60
      Civil Engineers $101,020 130
      Administrative Services Managers $100,540 140
      Personal Financial Advisors $99,670 100
      Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $99,370 40
      Computer Occupations, All Other $98,700 80
      Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $98,390 30
      Lawyers $97,540 220
      Gas Plant Operators $95,950 40
      Computer Network Architects $95,380 40
      Electricians $94,110 550
      Construction Managers $93,960 230
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $93,590 30
      Marketing Managers $93,260 110
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $92,320 370
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,960 610
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,930 50
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $89,770 50
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $88,790 60
      Social Workers, All Other $88,460 90
      Computer Systems Analysts $87,200 220
      Financial and Investment Analysts $86,870 50
      Facilities Managers $86,830 170
      Mechanical Engineers $86,310 100
      Sheet Metal Workers $86,110 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $85,020 100
      Industrial Engineers $84,740 380
      Financial Examiners $84,450 30
      Occupational Therapists $83,200 410
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $83,100 50
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $83,070 80
      Chiropractors $82,920 40
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $82,030 50
      Roof Bolters, Mining $81,860 160
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,590 70
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $81,280 40
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $81,130 90
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040 80
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $80,690 100
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,590 40
      Registered Nurses $80,230 4,020
      Project Management Specialists $80,150 150
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $79,960 160
      Fundraising Managers $79,760 50
      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $79,690 60
      General and Operations Managers $79,630 2,840
      Data Scientists $79,020 40
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,770 610
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $78,250 70
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $77,920 190
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,770 570
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,580 250
      Soil and Plant Scientists $77,150 40
      Cost Estimators $76,740 120
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $76,400 80
      Continuous Mining Machine Operators $76,090 210
      Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $75,820 190
      Speech-Language Pathologists $75,740 200
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,720 40
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $75,670 40
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,350 300
      Respiratory Therapists $74,320 150
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $74,300 40
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $74,250 190
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,190 1,690
      Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $73,940 40
      Labor Relations Specialists $73,630 80
      Conservation Scientists $72,550 80
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $72,400 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $72,390 40
      Fundraisers $72,150 70
      Dental Hygienists $71,950 200
      Compliance Officers $71,790 130
      Underground Mining Machine Operators, All Other $71,770 50
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,680 60
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $70,530 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $70,400 30
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $70,340 170
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $69,890 70
      Glaziers $69,830 40
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $69,580 130
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $69,480 240
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $69,170 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,900 940
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $68,760 70
      School Psychologists $68,300 60
      Biological Scientists, All Other $67,950 40
      Social and Community Service Managers $67,650 220
      Loan Officers $67,530 390
      Carpenters $67,000 420
      Surveyors $66,870 40
      Accountants and Auditors $66,120 650
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $65,850 50
      Financial Specialists, All Other $63,960 60
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,910 270
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,530 370
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $63,170 40
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $62,850 300
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,820 790
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,440 590
      Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $62,400 50
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $61,990 330
      Human Resources Specialists $61,550 460
      Surgical Technologists $61,550 140
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,380 820
      Instructional Coordinators $61,150 110
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $61,030 30
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,730 990
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,660 220
      Construction Laborers $60,650 1,020
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,400 50
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $60,320 50
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $60,080 120
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $59,950 170
      Logisticians $59,800 100
      Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary $59,730 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $59,660 90
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $59,620 170
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $59,560 90
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $59,540 40
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,530 1,280
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,360 480
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,340 910
      Special Education Teachers, All Other $59,310 190
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $59,160 190
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,120 80
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,010 300
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,920 1,990
      Healthcare Social Workers $58,810 170
      Wellhead Pumpers $58,780 160
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $58,040 110
      Credit Analysts $58,030 60
      Postal Service Clerks $57,870 190
      Highway Maintenance Workers $57,590 710
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $57,570 60
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $57,540 240
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $57,470 50
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $57,350 30
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,330 540
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,100 370
      Lodging Managers $57,030 30
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $56,880 280
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,850 670
      Training and Development Specialists $56,750 210
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $56,160 270
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $56,100 100
      Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles $55,670 40
      Medical Equipment Repairers $55,540 40
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $55,130 50
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,060 430
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $54,920 320
      Athletic Trainers $54,650 30
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $54,590 280
      Food Service Managers $54,560 400
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $54,310 40
      Tool and Die Makers $54,180 190
      Chemical Technicians $53,800 50
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,760 470
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $53,370 70
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $53,350 120
      Machinists $53,310 210
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $53,230 140
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $53,170 190
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $52,520 570
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $52,380 110
      Health Education Specialists $52,290 50
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $52,120 110
      Computer Network Support Specialists $51,470 210
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,420 2,400
      Advertising Sales Agents $51,300 50
      Clergy $51,060 80
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $50,700 120
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $50,350 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $50,160 30
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $50,030 120
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $50,010 250
      Urban and Regional Planners $49,990 —
      Medical Transcriptionists $49,980 50
      Public Relations Specialists $49,810 60
      Coaches and Scouts $49,670 180
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $49,550 210
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $49,540 70
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,500 2,070
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,140 90
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $49,120 250
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $48,840 300
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,590 60
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,550 340
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $48,530 70
      Insurance Sales Agents $48,420 340
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $48,330 190
      Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $48,310 200
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,240 340
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,190 420
      Bus Drivers, School $48,180 790
      Chefs and Head Cooks $47,840 80
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,840 40
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,720 110
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $47,630 40
      Medical Records Specialists $47,540 260
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $47,490 140
      Rehabilitation Counselors $47,480 190
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $47,390 40
      Massage Therapists $47,290 90
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $47,130 60
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $47,090 240
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,040 150
      Meter Readers, Utilities $47,000 40
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,920 480
      Roofers $46,860 100
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $46,760 50
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,630 150
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,610 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $46,600 90
      Credit Counselors $46,500 30
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $46,390 120
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $46,370 70
      Computer User Support Specialists $46,290 380
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,110 260
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $46,060 400
      Community Health Workers $45,970 60
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $45,970 850
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $45,890 140
      Social and Human Service Assistants $45,760 580
      Home Appliance Repairers $45,760 50
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,750 800
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,710 40
      Bill and Account Collectors $45,660 50
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,540 160
      Dental Assistants $45,380 250
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $45,200 420
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $45,170 30
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $45,110 30
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,980 410
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,780 1,320
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $44,760 50
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,570 50
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $43,740 40
      Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,720 30
      Psychiatric Technicians $43,700 340
      Editors $43,640 30
      Roustabouts, Oil and Gas $43,630 130
      Graphic Designers $43,390 80
      Paramedics $43,330 160
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,190 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,150 1,100
      Real Estate Sales Agents $43,150 60
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $42,920 30
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,820 160
      Firefighters $42,070 540
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,920 60
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,820 180
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $41,360 120
      Pest Control Workers $41,310 100
      Medical Assistants $40,780 490
      Office Clerks, General $40,770 2,940
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $40,630 40
      Billing and Posting Clerks $40,520 410
      Phlebotomists $40,120 220
      Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $40,100 90
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,760 560
      Procurement Clerks $39,560 50
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $39,520 30
      Residential Advisors $39,440 110
      Light Truck Drivers $39,310 1,130
      Medical Equipment Preparers $39,000 70
      New Accounts Clerks $39,000 90
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $39,000 30
      Bailiffs $38,750 50
      Data Entry Keyers $38,670 40
      Producers and Directors $38,610 60
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,480 110
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,460 2,670
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $38,440 80
      Customer Service Representatives $38,430 1,460
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $38,390 2,640
      Nursing Assistants $38,290 2,300
      File Clerks $38,200 70
      Skincare Specialists $38,050 40
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $37,870 610
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $37,680 80
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,490 640
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,450 80
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $37,440 90
      Security Guards $37,260 470
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $37,160 120
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $37,090 40
      Broadcast Technicians $37,010 40
      Opticians, Dispensing $36,930 80
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $36,850 2,750
      Animal Control Workers $36,740 40
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,660 580
      Tellers $36,630 1,090
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,360 1,250
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $36,340 100
      Library Technicians $36,190 60
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,190 80
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,060 3,250
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,780 960
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,650 210
      Counter and Rental Clerks $35,610 240
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,520 50
      Production Workers, All Other $35,490 500
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,440 100
      Photographers $35,420 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,370 140
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,240 570
      Couriers and Messengers $35,080 60
      Parts Salespersons $35,050 390
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,900 40
      Printing Press Operators $34,890 70
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $34,820 140
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $34,790 370
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,670 2,120
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,100 260
      Parking Attendants $33,910 60
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,850 3,510
      Cooks, Restaurant $33,520 1,310
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,450 140
      Tutors $33,410 140
      Recreation Workers $32,510 340
      School Bus Monitors $32,400 130
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,040 1,180
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $32,020 930
      Retail Salespersons $31,780 2,940
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,630 480
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $31,210 410
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $31,200 290
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,200 330
      Funeral Attendants $30,890 40
      Sewing Machine Operators $30,560 40
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,540 90
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,530 240
      Childcare Workers $30,520 640
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,290 310
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,270 2,280
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,180 130
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,160 170
      Dishwashers $30,050 200
      Food Preparation Workers $29,950 580
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,630 3,640
      Animal Caretakers $29,570 200
      Cashiers $29,430 3,760
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,290 80
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $29,270 40
      Agricultural Technicians $29,120 70
      Biological Technicians $29,120 60
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $29,120 —
      Floral Designers $29,120 80
      Cooks, Fast Food $29,120 590
      Bartenders $29,120 1,080
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,120 1,930
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,120 300
      Gambling Dealers $29,120 70
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,120 430
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $29,120 50
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,120 70
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $29,120 40