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 $1,287/month.
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Avg. median salary
93.54
Cost of living index
$1,287
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Highest paying careers in Bloomington
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $86K | $41.49/hr |
| 52 | Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $85K | N/A |
| 53 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $85K | N/A |
| 54 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $84K | $40.54/hr |
| 55 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $84K | $40.45/hr |
| 56 | Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $84K | N/A |
| 57 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $82K | $39.55/hr |
| 58 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $82K | $39.44/hr |
| 59 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $81K | $38.97/hr |
| 60 | School Psychologists | Science | $81K | $38.83/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Bloomington
Cost of living vs. national average-6.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,287/mo
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