Top Paying Jobs in Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 42,100 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Nurse Anesthetists ($310,930), Chief Executives ($270,090), Family Medicine Physicians ($241,910). The cost of living index is 91.23 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,039/month.
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Avg. median salary
91.23
Cost of living index
$1,039
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Highest paying careers in Peoria
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $311K | $149.49/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $270K | $129.85/hr |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $242K | $116.3/hr |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $225K | $108.02/hr |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $213K | $102.32/hr |
| 6 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $174K | $83.86/hr |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $174K | $83.59/hr |
| 8 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $169K | $81.14/hr |
| 9 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $167K | $80.1/hr |
| 10 | Lawyers | Legal | $161K | $77.48/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-8.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,039/mo
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