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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Highest paying careers in Peoria
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Financial Managers | Management | $156K | $74.93/hr |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | Management | $155K | $74.71/hr |
| 13 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $154K | $74.27/hr |
| 14 | Database Architects | Technology | $154K | $74.23/hr |
| 15 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $145K | $69.56/hr |
| 16 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.26/hr |
| 17 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $136K | $65.32/hr |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $133K | $64.02/hr |
| 19 | Managers, All Other | Management | $133K | $63.89/hr |
| 20 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $132K | $63.5/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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