Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area Salaries
Occupation wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Occupations Tracked
35
with wage data
Avg. Median Salary
$123,933
across occupations
Top Salary
$214,750
Dentists, General
Highest Paying Jobs in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area
| # | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, General | $214,750 |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $210,920 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $140,530 |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $135,120 |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $129,500 |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $128,070 |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $126,860 |
| 8 | Purchasing Managers | $124,450 |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | $123,100 |
| 10 | Optometrists | $122,950 |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $122,190 |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $121,910 |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | $119,670 |
| 14 | Computer Network Architects | $119,600 |
| 15 | Marketing Managers | $118,030 |
| 16 | Veterinarians | $112,530 |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $109,550 |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $107,990 |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $104,140 |
| 20 | Software Developers | $102,590 |
| 21 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $101,670 |
| 22 | Physical Therapists | $100,730 |
| 23 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,670 |
| 24 | Construction Managers | $100,470 |
| 25 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | $100,340 |
Lowest Paying Jobs in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Photographers | $29,120 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,120 |
| Bartenders | $29,120 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $29,120 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,120 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $29,120 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $29,120 |
| Animal Caretakers | $29,290 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $29,360 |
| Cashiers | $29,570 |