Salaries in West Central Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area • 391 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $399,470240
      Psychiatrists $350,43040
      Family Medicine Physicians $332,59040
      Dentists, General $209,19070
      Chief Executives $139,430140
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $138,900150
      Pharmacists $138,050260
      Marketing Managers $135,830190
      Purchasing Managers $132,76060
      Physician Assistants $132,25080
      Sales Managers $128,430350
      Nurse Practitioners $126,780280
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,590260
      Optometrists $125,10050
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $116,61060
      Financial Managers $113,060740
      Information Security Analysts $110,04050
      Human Resources Managers $109,200180
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,990810
      Veterinarians $106,280140
      Physical Therapists $104,590160
      Computer Network Architects $104,50040
      Industrial Production Managers $103,810430
      Managers, All Other $102,920310
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $102,280210
      Electrical Engineers $100,820130
      Software Developers $100,240360
      Engineers, All Other $99,70030
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,180490
      Medical and Health Services Managers $97,230570
      Occupational Therapists $96,12090
      Management Analysts $94,780210
      Administrative Services Managers $93,590160
      Public Relations Managers $93,56030
      Personal Financial Advisors $93,540140
      Social Workers, All Other $91,060
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $89,450100
      Civil Engineers $88,840150
      Lawyers $88,750220
      Industrial Engineers $88,440420
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $87,57040
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $86,99060
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $85,500310
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,28050
      Financial and Investment Analysts $84,94090
      Project Management Specialists $84,790240
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $84,430130
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $84,09040
      Mechanical Engineers $83,700240
      Construction Managers $82,920320
      General and Operations Managers $81,8903,770
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,85050
      Computer Systems Analysts $79,990210
      Speech-Language Pathologists $79,900150
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $79,79060
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $78,620230
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $78,620280
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,360480
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $78,11070
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,1002,350
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $77,90050
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $77,570130
      Education Administrators, All Other $77,550
      Facilities Managers $77,490270
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,43040
      Registered Nurses $77,0104,050
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,79030
      Loan Officers $76,270440
      Data Scientists $76,18050
      Electricians $76,160690
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $76,010110
      Dental Hygienists $75,630170
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $75,620250
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,420180
      Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $75,31040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,210650
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,780200
      Labor Relations Specialists $74,60090
      Computer Occupations, All Other $74,44090
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $74,10030
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $74,07070
      Fundraising Managers $73,79060
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $73,09090
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $72,75060
      Conservation Scientists $72,55070
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $72,54060
      School Psychologists $72,19050
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $71,95040
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,78090
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $71,24040
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $71,230190
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $70,300540
      Bridge and Lock Tenders $70,14030
      Soil and Plant Scientists $69,99030
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $69,470
      Respiratory Therapists $67,920150
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,530410
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $66,61040
      Credit Analysts $65,95060
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $65,89050
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $65,58080
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,53090
      Accountants and Auditors $65,000970
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,790490
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,730240
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $64,450100
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,3301,280
      Social and Community Service Managers $64,310230
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $64,18060
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,160210
      Logisticians $63,850170
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,7601,670
      Cost Estimators $63,600110
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $63,11050
      Mechanical Drafters $62,99030
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,870530
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,70050
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,51050
      Emergency Management Directors $62,48030
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,20060
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,180130
      Chiropractors $62,05050
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,0001,220
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $61,920140
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,870330
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,7601,000
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,330380
      Human Resources Specialists $61,040490
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,0302,450
      Clergy $60,77060
      Fundraisers $60,590100
      Millwrights $60,40080
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,32040
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $60,27080
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,230230
      Financial Specialists, All Other $60,21050
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,170930
      Compliance Officers $59,950220
      Training and Development Specialists $59,760300
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,57080
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $59,480350
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $59,360110
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,340330
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,300850
      Massage Therapists $59,27070
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,470160
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,33080
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,230460
      Instructional Coordinators $58,200210
      Food Service Managers $58,140400
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $58,130110
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $57,950310
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,930670
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $57,860120
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,810400
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,780410
      Carpenters $57,720580
      Postal Service Clerks $57,490280
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,460360
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,440690
      Computer Network Support Specialists $57,370220
      Surgical Technologists $56,780110
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,580410
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,160340
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,150380
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $55,810170
      Sheet Metal Workers $55,810130
      Health Education Specialists $55,63040
      Producers and Directors $55,08050
      Marriage and Family Therapists $54,44030
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,270740
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $54,190150
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $53,990250
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $53,830140
      Financial Examiners $53,82030
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,430170
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $52,79070
      Highway Maintenance Workers $52,7901,010
      Firefighters $52,250820
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,0602,170
      Writers and Authors $52,00030
      Tool and Die Makers $51,610150
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $51,50060
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $50,820120
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $50,78060
      Healthcare Social Workers $50,610150
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $50,03060
      Insurance Sales Agents $50,010240
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,00050
      Urban and Regional Planners $49,99090
      Roofers $49,99090
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $49,94040
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $49,91040
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $49,830100
      Computer User Support Specialists $49,810380
      Real Estate Brokers $49,710
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,570250
      Social and Human Service Assistants $49,460900
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $49,320
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,1801,380
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,140210
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,9901,220
      Food Batchmakers $48,960150
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,94040
      Construction Laborers $48,9101,000
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,870530
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $48,84040
      Editors $48,81030
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,790170
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $48,760230
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,7502,750
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $48,65050
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $48,53090
      Public Relations Specialists $48,28090
      Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $48,27050
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,0504,250
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,010210
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,01050
      Machinists $47,990550
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,86050
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $47,78040
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,670140
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,630310
      Paramedics $47,610400
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,580170
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,45040
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $47,370160
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $47,22090
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,99060
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $46,95040
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,770120
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,740940
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $46,65050
      Tax Preparers $46,59050
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,540370
      Printing Press Operators $46,540350
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $46,46030
      Order Clerks $46,34060
      Medical Records Specialists $46,260240
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,190420
      Gas Plant Operators $46,15050
      Graphic Designers $46,070100
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,05070
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $46,000270
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,98060
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,950260
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,91050
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $45,700150
      Credit Counselors $45,67050
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,6702,970
      Real Estate Sales Agents $45,60040
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,220300
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,190330
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,1001,860
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,09030
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $45,08040
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $44,980110
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $44,910220
      Rehabilitation Counselors $44,890320
      Dental Assistants $44,820250
      Psychiatric Technicians $44,730220
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,660260
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,5801,000
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,520380
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,3901,350
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $44,33060
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $44,19080
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,12050
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $44,070110
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,970100
      Community Health Workers $43,940100
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,830620
      Light Truck Drivers $43,7901,370
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,520520
      Bailiffs $43,16060
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,030150
      Bus Drivers, School $42,810850
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $42,780580
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,5901,260
      Pest Control Workers $42,500130
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,710130
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $41,570180
      Helpers--Production Workers $41,350300
      Medical Equipment Preparers $41,33060
      Production Workers, All Other $41,240380
      Pharmacy Technicians $41,170520
      Advertising Sales Agents $41,13050
      Procurement Clerks $41,09080
      Bill and Account Collectors $40,99040
      Medical Assistants $40,870540
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $40,63040
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,570100
      Customer Service Representatives $40,2902,190
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,0903,000
      File Clerks $39,68080
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,4002,470
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,11030
      Chefs and Head Cooks $39,070160
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,860820
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $38,830160
      Office Clerks, General $38,6703,120
      Phlebotomists $38,640170
      Security Guards $38,620450
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,530510
      Residential Advisors $38,350180
      New Accounts Clerks $38,240110
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,90080
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $37,88040
      Nursing Assistants $37,8403,170
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,60090
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,60030
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,30070
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,060560
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,050130
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,010180
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $36,980100
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,860
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,84090
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,810580
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,8104,190
      Meter Readers, Utilities $36,80070
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,7801,420
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,760210
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,740180
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $36,57040
      Parts Salespersons $36,400510
      Pharmacy Aides $36,27040
      Tutors $36,23050
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,020260
      Tellers $35,8201,070
      Library Technicians $35,73050
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $35,71050
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,700190
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,6802,420
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,500130
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,310500
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,1503,000
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,090
      Couriers and Messengers $34,99050
      Sewing Machine Operators $34,93080
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $34,800
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,780900
      Data Entry Keyers $34,450130
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,390820
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $34,38050
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,220320
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,210990
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,10030
      Cooks, Short Order $34,06090
      Bakers $33,620230
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,14060
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $32,980410
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,9101,390
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $32,65070
      Parking Attendants $32,590130
      Parking Enforcement Workers $32,24060
      Coaches and Scouts $32,220390
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,910500
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $31,47080
      Cooks, Restaurant $31,4201,710
      Animal Control Workers $31,37040
      Retail Salespersons $31,2403,380
      Gambling Service Workers, All Other $31,20090
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,200190
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,100160
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,860220
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,8302,340
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,6801,050
      School Bus Monitors $30,420150
      Recreation Workers $30,350440
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $30,340300
      Food Preparation Workers $30,230660
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,210170
      Floral Designers $30,14070
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,120490
      Funeral Attendants $30,02070
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,850340
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,7904,260
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,770730
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,670270
      Animal Caretakers $29,550180
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,530300
      Cashiers $29,4205,070
      Dishwashers $29,390320
      Childcare Workers $29,220570
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,120130
      Cooks, Fast Food $29,120540
      Bartenders $29,1201,700
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,1202,250
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,120310
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $29,12070