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
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Highest paying careers in Decatur
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $79K | $38.17/hr |
| 42 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $79K | $38.09/hr |
| 43 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $78K | $37.39/hr |
| 44 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $77K | $36.9/hr |
| 45 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.89/hr |
| 46 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.38/hr |
| 47 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $75K | $36.25/hr |
| 48 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $75K | $36.24/hr |
| 49 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.15/hr |
| 50 | Roofers | Construction & Trades | $75K | $35.88/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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