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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.54/hr |
| 62 | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Construction & Trades | $83K | $40.02/hr |
| 63 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $83K | $40.02/hr |
| 64 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $83K | $39.78/hr |
| 65 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.7/hr |
| 66 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $82K | $39.65/hr |
| 67 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $82K | $39.61/hr |
| 68 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $82K | $39.35/hr |
| 69 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Management | $82K | $39.28/hr |
| 70 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $81K | $38.99/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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