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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Population
Highest paying careers in Decatur
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Construction Laborers | Construction & Trades | $61K | $29.46/hr |
| 82 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $60K | $29.08/hr |
| 83 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $60K | $28.79/hr |
| 84 | Public Relations Specialists | Arts & Media | $60K | $28.77/hr |
| 85 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $60K | N/A |
| 86 | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Legal | $60K | $28.7/hr |
| 87 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $60K | $28.63/hr |
| 88 | Insurance Sales Agents | Sales | $60K | $28.62/hr |
| 89 | Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | Production & Manufacturing | $59K | $28.44/hr |
| 90 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | Transportation | $59K | $28.41/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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