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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $112K | $53.74/hr |
| 22 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $112K | $53.63/hr |
| 23 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $108K | $51.99/hr |
| 24 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $108K | $51.87/hr |
| 25 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $108K | $51.75/hr |
| 26 | Facilities Managers | Management | $107K | $51.29/hr |
| 27 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $107K | $51.21/hr |
| 28 | Marketing Managers | Management | $106K | $51.13/hr |
| 29 | Software Developers | Technology | $106K | $51/hr |
| 30 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $102K | $49.09/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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