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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $82K | $39.65/hr |
| 82 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $82K | $39.45/hr |
| 83 | First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | Public Safety | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 84 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $81K | $38.95/hr |
| 85 | Electricians | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.68/hr |
| 86 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $80K | $38.65/hr |
| 87 | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Construction & Trades | $80K | $38.49/hr |
| 88 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.46/hr |
| 89 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $80K | $38.26/hr |
| 90 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.24/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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