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.
$113K
Avg. median salary
91.23
Cost of living index
$1,039
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Peoria
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $79K | $38.21/hr |
| 92 | Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $79K | $38.07/hr |
| 93 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Healthcare | $79K | $38.02/hr |
| 94 | Financial Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.93/hr |
| 95 | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Repair & Maintenance | $79K | $37.84/hr |
| 96 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $79K | $37.84/hr |
| 97 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.44/hr |
| 98 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.42/hr |
| 99 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $78K | N/A |
| 100 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $78K | $37.38/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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