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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.64/hr |
| 52 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $90K | $43.38/hr |
| 53 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $89K | $42.97/hr |
| 54 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $87K | $41.68/hr |
| 55 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $86K | $41.41/hr |
| 56 | Web Developers | Technology | $86K | $41.29/hr |
| 57 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $85K | $40.98/hr |
| 58 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $85K | $40.91/hr |
| 59 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $85K | $40.88/hr |
| 60 | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | Construction & Trades | $84K | $40.56/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Champaign-Urbana
Cost of living vs. national average-7.3% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,122/mo
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