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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Avg. median salary
92.7
Cost of living index
$1,122
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Highest paying careers in Champaign-Urbana
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lawyers | Legal | $130K | $62.5/hr |
| 12 | Financial Managers | Management | $128K | $61.38/hr |
| 13 | Managers, All Other | Management | $126K | $60.63/hr |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $125K | $60.02/hr |
| 15 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $123K | $58.94/hr |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $121K | $58.36/hr |
| 17 | Sales Managers | Management | $120K | $57.8/hr |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $117K | $56.46/hr |
| 19 | Database Administrators | Technology | $115K | $55.11/hr |
| 20 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $112K | $53.97/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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