Salaries in West Central Illinois

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

Highest-paying occupations in West Central Illinois

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $399,470 240
Psychiatrists $350,430 40
Family Medicine Physicians $332,590 40
Dentists, General $209,190 70
Chief Executives $139,430 140
Architectural and Engineering Managers $138,900 150

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $399,470 240
      Psychiatrists $350,430 40
      Family Medicine Physicians $332,590 40
      Dentists, General $209,190 70
      Chief Executives $139,430 140
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $138,900 150
      Pharmacists $138,050 260
      Marketing Managers $135,830 190
      Purchasing Managers $132,760 60
      Physician Assistants $132,250 80
      Sales Managers $128,430 350
      Nurse Practitioners $126,780 280
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,590 260
      Optometrists $125,100 50
      Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $116,610 60
      Financial Managers $113,060 740
      Information Security Analysts $110,040 50
      Human Resources Managers $109,200 180
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $107,990 810
      Veterinarians $106,280 140
      Physical Therapists $104,590 160
      Computer Network Architects $104,500 40
      Industrial Production Managers $103,810 430
      Managers, All Other $102,920 310
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $102,280 210
      Electrical Engineers $100,820 130
      Software Developers $100,240 360
      Engineers, All Other $99,700 30
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,180 490
      Medical and Health Services Managers $97,230 570
      Occupational Therapists $96,120 90
      Management Analysts $94,780 210
      Administrative Services Managers $93,590 160
      Public Relations Managers $93,560 30
      Personal Financial Advisors $93,540 140
      Social Workers, All Other $91,060 —
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $89,450 100
      Civil Engineers $88,840 150
      Lawyers $88,750 220
      Industrial Engineers $88,440 420
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $87,570 40
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $86,990 60
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $85,500 310
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $85,280 50
      Financial and Investment Analysts $84,940 90
      Project Management Specialists $84,790 240
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $84,430 130
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $84,090 40
      Mechanical Engineers $83,700 240
      Construction Managers $82,920 320
      General and Operations Managers $81,890 3,770
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $81,850 50
      Computer Systems Analysts $79,990 210
      Speech-Language Pathologists $79,900 150
      Brickmasons and Blockmasons $79,790 60
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $78,620 230
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $78,620 280
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,360 480
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $78,110 70
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $78,100 2,350
      Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $77,900 50
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $77,570 130
      Education Administrators, All Other $77,550 —
      Facilities Managers $77,490 270
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,430 40
      Registered Nurses $77,010 4,050
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,790 30
      Loan Officers $76,270 440
      Data Scientists $76,180 50
      Electricians $76,160 690
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $76,010 110
      Dental Hygienists $75,630 170
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $75,620 250
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $75,420 180
      Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $75,310 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,210 650
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,780 200
      Labor Relations Specialists $74,600 90
      Computer Occupations, All Other $74,440 90
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $74,100 30
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $74,070 70
      Fundraising Managers $73,790 60
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $73,090 90
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $72,750 60
      Conservation Scientists $72,550 70
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $72,540 60
      School Psychologists $72,190 50
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $71,950 40
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,780 90
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $71,240 40
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $71,230 190
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $70,300 540
      Bridge and Lock Tenders $70,140 30
      Soil and Plant Scientists $69,990 30
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $69,470 —
      Respiratory Therapists $67,920 150
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,530 410
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $66,610 40
      Credit Analysts $65,950 60
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $65,890 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $65,580 80
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,530 90
      Accountants and Auditors $65,000 970
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,790 490
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,730 240
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $64,450 100
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,330 1,280
      Social and Community Service Managers $64,310 230
      Special Education Teachers, Preschool $64,180 60
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $64,160 210
      Logisticians $63,850 170
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,760 1,670
      Cost Estimators $63,600 110
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $63,110 50
      Mechanical Drafters $62,990 30
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,870 530
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,700 50
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,510 50
      Emergency Management Directors $62,480 30
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $62,200 60
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,180 130
      Chiropractors $62,050 50
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,000 1,220
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $61,920 140
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $61,870 330
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,760 1,000
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,330 380
      Human Resources Specialists $61,040 490
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030 2,450
      Clergy $60,770 60
      Fundraisers $60,590 100
      Millwrights $60,400 80
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,320 40
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $60,270 80
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $60,230 230
      Financial Specialists, All Other $60,210 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,170 930
      Compliance Officers $59,950 220
      Training and Development Specialists $59,760 300
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $59,570 80
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $59,480 350
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $59,360 110
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $59,340 330
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,300 850
      Massage Therapists $59,270 70
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,470 160
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $58,330 80
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,230 460
      Instructional Coordinators $58,200 210
      Food Service Managers $58,140 400
      Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling $58,130 110
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $57,950 310
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,930 670
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $57,860 120
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $57,810 400
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,780 410
      Carpenters $57,720 580
      Postal Service Clerks $57,490 280
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $57,460 360
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,440 690
      Computer Network Support Specialists $57,370 220
      Surgical Technologists $56,780 110
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,580 410
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $56,160 340
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,150 380
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $55,810 170
      Sheet Metal Workers $55,810 130
      Health Education Specialists $55,630 40
      Producers and Directors $55,080 50
      Marriage and Family Therapists $54,440 30
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,270 740
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $54,190 150
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $53,990 250
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $53,830 140
      Financial Examiners $53,820 30
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $53,430 170
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $52,790 70
      Highway Maintenance Workers $52,790 1,010
      Firefighters $52,250 820
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,060 2,170
      Writers and Authors $52,000 30
      Tool and Die Makers $51,610 150
      Hazardous Materials Removal Workers $51,500 60
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $50,820 120
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $50,780 60
      Healthcare Social Workers $50,610 150
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $50,030 60
      Insurance Sales Agents $50,010 240
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $50,000 50
      Urban and Regional Planners $49,990 90
      Roofers $49,990 90
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $49,940 40
      Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $49,910 40
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $49,830 100
      Computer User Support Specialists $49,810 380
      Real Estate Brokers $49,710 —
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $49,570 250
      Social and Human Service Assistants $49,460 900
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $49,320 —
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,180 1,380
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $49,140 210
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $48,990 1,220
      Food Batchmakers $48,960 150
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,940 40
      Construction Laborers $48,910 1,000
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,870 530
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $48,840 40
      Editors $48,810 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,790 170
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $48,760 230
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,750 2,750
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $48,650 50
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $48,530 90
      Public Relations Specialists $48,280 90
      Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers $48,270 50
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $48,050 4,250
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,010 210
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,010 50
      Machinists $47,990 550
      Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,860 50
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $47,780 40
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $47,670 140
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $47,630 310
      Paramedics $47,610 400
      Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation $47,580 170
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $47,450 40
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $47,370 160
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $47,220 90
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,990 60
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $46,950 40
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $46,770 120
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $46,740 940
      Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $46,650 50
      Tax Preparers $46,590 50
      Agricultural Equipment Operators $46,540 370
      Printing Press Operators $46,540 350
      Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars $46,460 30
      Order Clerks $46,340 60
      Medical Records Specialists $46,260 240
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $46,190 420
      Gas Plant Operators $46,150 50
      Graphic Designers $46,070 100
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $46,050 70
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $46,000 270
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,980 60
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $45,950 260
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $45,910 50
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $45,700 150
      Credit Counselors $45,670 50
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,670 2,970
      Real Estate Sales Agents $45,600 40
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $45,220 300
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,190 330
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $45,100 1,860
      Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,090 30
      Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $45,080 40
      Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $44,980 110
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $44,910 220
      Rehabilitation Counselors $44,890 320
      Dental Assistants $44,820 250
      Psychiatric Technicians $44,730 220
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,660 260
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,580 1,000
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $44,520 380
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,390 1,350
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $44,330 60
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $44,190 80
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,120 50
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $44,070 110
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $43,970 100
      Community Health Workers $43,940 100
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $43,830 620
      Light Truck Drivers $43,790 1,370
      Billing and Posting Clerks $43,520 520
      Bailiffs $43,160 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,030 150
      Bus Drivers, School $42,810 850
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $42,780 580
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $42,590 1,260
      Pest Control Workers $42,500 130
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $41,710 130
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $41,570 180
      Helpers--Production Workers $41,350 300
      Medical Equipment Preparers $41,330 60
      Production Workers, All Other $41,240 380
      Pharmacy Technicians $41,170 520
      Advertising Sales Agents $41,130 50
      Procurement Clerks $41,090 80
      Bill and Account Collectors $40,990 40
      Medical Assistants $40,870 540
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $40,630 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $40,570 100
      Customer Service Representatives $40,290 2,190
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $40,090 3,000
      File Clerks $39,680 80
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $39,400 2,470
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,110 30
      Chefs and Head Cooks $39,070 160
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,860 820
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $38,830 160
      Office Clerks, General $38,670 3,120
      Phlebotomists $38,640 170
      Security Guards $38,620 450
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $38,530 510
      Residential Advisors $38,350 180
      New Accounts Clerks $38,240 110
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,900 80
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $37,880 40
      Nursing Assistants $37,840 3,170
      Opticians, Dispensing $37,600 90
      Demonstrators and Product Promoters $37,600 30
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,300 70
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $37,060 560
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,050 130
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,010 180
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $36,980 100
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,860 —
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,840 90
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,810 580
      Stockers and Order Fillers $36,810 4,190
      Meter Readers, Utilities $36,800 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,780 1,420
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,760 210
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,740 180
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $36,570 40
      Parts Salespersons $36,400 510
      Pharmacy Aides $36,270 40
      Tutors $36,230 50
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $36,020 260
      Tellers $35,820 1,070
      Library Technicians $35,730 50
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $35,710 50
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,700 190
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $35,680 2,420
      Tire Repairers and Changers $35,500 130
      Emergency Medical Technicians $35,310 500
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,150 3,000
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $35,090 —
      Couriers and Messengers $34,990 50
      Sewing Machine Operators $34,930 80
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $34,800 —
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,780 900
      Data Entry Keyers $34,450 130
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,390 820
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $34,380 50
      Counter and Rental Clerks $34,220 320
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,210 990
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,100 30
      Cooks, Short Order $34,060 90
      Bakers $33,620 230
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,140 60
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $32,980 410
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,910 1,390
      Sales and Related Workers, All Other $32,650 70
      Parking Attendants $32,590 130
      Parking Enforcement Workers $32,240 60
      Coaches and Scouts $32,220 390
      Driver/Sales Workers $31,910 500
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $31,470 80
      Cooks, Restaurant $31,420 1,710
      Animal Control Workers $31,370 40
      Retail Salespersons $31,240 3,380
      Gambling Service Workers, All Other $31,200 90
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $31,200 190
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,100 160
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,860 220
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,830 2,340
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,680 1,050
      School Bus Monitors $30,420 150
      Recreation Workers $30,350 440
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $30,340 300
      Food Preparation Workers $30,230 660
      Library Assistants, Clerical $30,210 170
      Floral Designers $30,140 70
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,120 490
      Funeral Attendants $30,020 70
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,850 340
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,790 4,260
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,770 730
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,670 270
      Animal Caretakers $29,550 180
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $29,530 300
      Cashiers $29,420 5,070
      Dishwashers $29,390 320
      Childcare Workers $29,220 570
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,120 130
      Cooks, Fast Food $29,120 540
      Bartenders $29,120 1,700
      Waiters and Waitresses $29,120 2,250
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,120 310
      Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $29,120 70