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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Chemists | Science | $105K | $50.66/hr |
| 42 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $103K | $49.73/hr |
| 43 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.48/hr |
| 44 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 45 | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $103K | $49.33/hr |
| 46 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $102K | N/A |
| 47 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 48 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $101K | $48.63/hr |
| 49 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $101K | N/A |
| 50 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $99K | $47.75/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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