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
N/A
Population
Highest paying careers in Peoria
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Sheet Metal Workers | Construction & Trades | $87K | $41.89/hr |
| 72 | Technical Writers | Arts & Media | $87K | $41.87/hr |
| 73 | Database Administrators | Technology | $87K | $41.81/hr |
| 74 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $86K | $41.56/hr |
| 75 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $86K | $41.31/hr |
| 76 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $86K | N/A |
| 77 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $85K | $40.91/hr |
| 78 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $85K | $40.68/hr |
| 79 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.39/hr |
| 80 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.14/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Peoria
Cost of living vs. national average-8.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,039/mo
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