Top Paying Jobs in Decatur, IL (2026)
Decatur, IL has 50 jobs across diverse industries. The highest-paying occupations include Chief Executives ($193,480), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($140,970), Pharmacists ($139,370). The cost of living index is 88.42 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,063/month.
$117K
Avg. median salary
88.42
Cost of living index
$1,063
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Decatur
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executives | Management | $193K | $93.02/hr |
| 2 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $141K | $67.77/hr |
| 3 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $139K | $67.01/hr |
| 4 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $132K | $63.61/hr |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | Management | $130K | $62.56/hr |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $129K | $62.06/hr |
| 7 | Managers, All Other | Management | $128K | $61.7/hr |
| 8 | Construction Managers | Management | $124K | $59.41/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $118K | $56.83/hr |
| 10 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $117K | $56.47/hr |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $117K | $56.23/hr |
| 12 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $113K | $54.32/hr |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $112K | $53.74/hr |
| 14 | Sales Managers | Management | $111K | $53.53/hr |
| 15 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $110K | $53.07/hr |
| 16 | Software Developers | Technology | $108K | $52.08/hr |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $107K | $51.53/hr |
| 18 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $103K | $49.5/hr |
| 19 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 20 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $102K | $49.02/hr |
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.27/hr |
| 22 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.13/hr |
| 23 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $100K | $/hr |
| 24 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $97K | $46.49/hr |
| 25 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.34/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Decatur
Cost of living vs. national average-11.6% less expensive
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2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,063/mo
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