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.
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Avg. median salary
88.42
Cost of living index
$1,063
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Decatur
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.53/hr |
| 22 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 23 | Lawyers | Legal | $101K | $48.46/hr |
| 24 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $101K | $48.33/hr |
| 25 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $96K | $46.24/hr |
| 26 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $96K | $46.21/hr |
| 27 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $95K | $45.53/hr |
| 28 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $91K | $43.97/hr |
| 29 | Carpenters | Construction & Trades | $87K | $41.93/hr |
| 30 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $87K | $41.91/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Decatur
Cost of living vs. national average-11.6% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,063/mo
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