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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Bloomington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $97K | $46.55/hr |
| 42 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $96K | $46.27/hr |
| 43 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $94K | $45.36/hr |
| 44 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $94K | $45.23/hr |
| 45 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $94K | $45.12/hr |
| 46 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $93K | $44.83/hr |
| 47 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $92K | $44.05/hr |
| 48 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $91K | N/A |
| 49 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $90K | $43.3/hr |
| 50 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $88K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Bloomington
Cost of living vs. national average-6.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,302/mo
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