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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $81K | $38.74/hr |
| 62 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $80K | $38.69/hr |
| 63 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $80K | $38.45/hr |
| 64 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | Engineering | $80K | $38.37/hr |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $80K | $38.3/hr |
| 66 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $79K | $38.19/hr |
| 67 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $79K | $38.1/hr |
| 68 | Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $79K | $38.09/hr |
| 69 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $79K | $37.96/hr |
| 70 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $79K | N/A |
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Cost of living vs. national average-6.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,302/mo
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