Top Paying Jobs in Bloomington, IL
Bloomington, IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 22,740 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($356,830), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($169,720), Computer Network Architects ($161,780). The cost of living index is 93.54 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,302/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.54
Cost of living index
$1,302
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Highest paying careers in Bloomington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.32/hr |
| 32 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $100K | $48.27/hr |
| 33 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $100K | $48.04/hr |
| 34 | Facilities Managers | Management | $100K | $48.03/hr |
| 35 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.57/hr |
| 36 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.56/hr |
| 37 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $98K | $46.91/hr |
| 38 | Construction Managers | Management | $98K | $46.88/hr |
| 39 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.76/hr |
| 40 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.67/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bloomington
Cost of living vs. national average-6.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,302/mo
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