Top Paying Jobs in Champaign-Urbana, IL
Champaign-Urbana, IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 22,680 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($423,260), Chief Executives ($310,740), Family Medicine Physicians ($282,430). The cost of living index is 92.7 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,122/month.
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92.7
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$1,122
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Highest paying careers in Champaign-Urbana
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $423K | $203.49/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $311K | $149.4/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $282K | $135.78/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $174K | $83.66/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $148K | $71.28/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $140K | $67.54/hr |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $140K | $67.29/hr |
| 8 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $140K | N/A |
| 9 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $66.96/hr |
| 10 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $137K | $65.92/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,122/mo
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