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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Champaign-Urbana
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $102K | N/A |
| 32 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $101K | $48.75/hr |
| 33 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $101K | $48.6/hr |
| 34 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $100K | $48.28/hr |
| 35 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $100K | $48.23/hr |
| 36 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.15/hr |
| 37 | Construction Managers | Management | $100K | $47.84/hr |
| 38 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.55/hr |
| 39 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $98K | $47.14/hr |
| 40 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $47.04/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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