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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.74/hr |
| 62 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $95K | $45.44/hr |
| 63 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $94K | $45.1/hr |
| 64 | Microbiologists | Science | $93K | $44.83/hr |
| 65 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $93K | $44.67/hr |
| 66 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $92K | $44.28/hr |
| 67 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $91K | $43.61/hr |
| 68 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $88K | $42.49/hr |
| 69 | Web and Digital Interface Designers | Technology | $88K | $42.28/hr |
| 70 | Art Directors | Arts & Media | $88K | $42.21/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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