Top Paying Jobs in Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 16,420 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($429,340), Chief Executives ($212,400), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($183,860). The cost of living index is 88.42 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,063/month.
$86K
Avg. median salary
88.42
Cost of living index
$1,063
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Decatur
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $429K | $206.41/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $212K | $102.12/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $184K | $88.4/hr |
| 4 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $160K | $77.15/hr |
| 5 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $146K | $70.17/hr |
| 6 | Managers, All Other | Management | $133K | $64.08/hr |
| 7 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $132K | $63.58/hr |
| 8 | Financial Managers | Management | $131K | $63.1/hr |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | Management | $129K | $62.17/hr |
| 10 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $128K | $61.76/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Decatur
Cost of living vs. national average-11.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,063/mo
Planning a move? Compare costs with other locations:
Compare Decatur to other cities
Side-by-side salary and cost of living comparison
Remote work salary calculator
See what your salary is worth in Decatur
Calculate take-home pay in Decatur
After federal and state taxes
Can you afford a 2-bedroom in Decatur?
Salary thresholds by HUD rent data
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Decatur?
Monthly budget breakdown with HUD and BLS data