Salaries in Illinois by Occupation
A
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $80,230/year |
| Actuary | $115,430/year |
| Aerospace Engineer | $108,940/year |
| Air Traffic Controller | $181,560/year |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $81,680/year |
| Architect, Except Landscape and Naval | $81,780/year |
| Athletic Trainer | $64,750/year |
| Audiologist | $93,510/year |
B
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Barber | $65,430/year |
| Bartender | $31,200/year |
| Bus Driver, Transit and Intercity | $65,200/year |
C
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Cardiologist | $517,850/year |
| Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician | $61,870/year |
| Carpenter | $79,000/year |
| Chef and Head Cook | $58,830/year |
| Chemical Engineer | $121,560/year |
| Childcare Worker | $35,830/year |
| Civil Engineer | $99,760/year |
| Computer Programmer | $72,540/year |
| Construction Manager | $109,160/year |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $75,890/year |
D
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $106,560/year |
| Dental Assistant | $48,610/year |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,670/year |
| Dentist, General | $156,110/year |
| Dermatologist | $435,750/year |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $100,660/year |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $73,520/year |
E
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $107,860/year |
| Electrician | $99,560/year |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $42,260/year |
| Epidemiologist | $102,720/year |
| Exercise Physiologist | $60,130/year |
F
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Firefighter | $78,380/year |
| Flight Attendant | $62,120/year |
G
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Genetic Counselor | $95,880/year |
| Graphic Designer | $62,560/year |
H
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,360/year |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $38,060/year |
| Human Resources Manager | $151,370/year |
I
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineer | $100,540/year |
| Interior Designer | $76,290/year |
K
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teacher, Except Special Education | $64,020/year |
L
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Lawyer | $160,800/year |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $62,700/year |
| Lifeguard, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Worker | $33,710/year |
| Loan Officer | $79,150/year |
M
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Machinist | $58,520/year |
| Marketing Manager | $162,860/year |
| Massage Therapist | $60,490/year |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,680/year |
| Medical Assistant | $46,090/year |
| Mortician, Undertaker, and Funeral Arranger | $69,600/year |
N
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Neurologist | $237,080/year |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $104,950/year |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,830/year |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,680/year |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,960/year |
O
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | $99,700/year |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,120/year |
| Optometrist | $145,620/year |
| Orthodontist | $343,100/year |
| Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric | $426,580/year |
P
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $63,670/year |
| Paramedic | $60,660/year |
| Pediatrician, General | $196,760/year |
| Pharmacist | $139,080/year |
| Pharmacy Technician | $46,650/year |
| Phlebotomist | $46,010/year |
| Physical Therapist | $105,250/year |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $36,650/year |
| Physician Assistant | $131,950/year |
| Physicians, All Other | $132,540/year |
| Plumber, Pipefitter, and Steamfitter | $99,950/year |
| Podiatrist | $167,400/year |
| Preschool Teacher, Except Special Education | $40,910/year |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $74,390/year |
| Psychiatrist | $258,740/year |
| Psychologists, All Other | $69,810/year |
R
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Radiation Therapist | $124,600/year |
| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $79,930/year |
| Radiologist | ≥ $239,200/year |
| Real Estate Broker | $62,540/year |
| Registered Nurse | $95,990/year |
| Respiratory Therapist | $84,090/year |
S
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Sales Manager | $155,280/year |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $48,310/year |
| Security Guard | $39,490/year |
| Software Developer | $132,110/year |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $95,080/year |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor | $60,730/year |
| Surgical Assistant | $80,210/year |
| Surgical Technologist | $64,650/year |
T
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $76,450/year |
V
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Veterinarian | $133,580/year |
W
| Occupation | Median pay in Illinois |
|---|---|
| Web Developer | $84,820/year |
| Welder, Cutter, Solderer, and Brazer | $51,320/year |
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
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