Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 316 detailed occupations covering about 116,530 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 7.8% below the national median on average.
Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)
"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $238,700 | +1.1% | 150 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,260 | -17.6% | 140 |
| Chief Executives | $134,110 | +54.4% | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $133,550 | -1.8% | 200 |
| Physician Assistants | $131,250 | +0.9% | 40 |
| Optometrists | $127,970 | -3% | 50 |
| Purchasing Managers | $125,850 | -7.7% | 40 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,370 | -3.9% | 210 |
| Sales Managers | $120,370 | -10.9% | 390 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,010 | -29.8% | 160 |
| Engineers, All Other | $118,760 | +6.1% | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $113,380 | +1.2% | 630 |
| Managers, All Other | $110,310 | -17.4% | 250 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,620 | -19.6% | 170 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $107,430 | -8.2% | 420 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $105,580 | +56.1% | 30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $105,160 | +49.1% | 190 |
| Physical Therapists | $103,730 | +4% | 140 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $103,690 | +7.9% | 40 |
| Veterinarians | $102,940 | -13.6% | 90 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,420 | -4.2% | 140 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $102,280 | -7.6% | 310 |
| Construction Managers | $101,100 | -3.6% | 290 |
| Lawyers | $100,910 | -30.8% | 180 |
| Civil Engineers | $99,840 | -40.1% | 240 |