South Illinois nonmetropolitan area
Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023
In South Illinois nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 269 detailed occupations covering about 75,930 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 10.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $179,630 | +8% | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,710 | -16.7% | 100 |
| Pharmacists | $133,490 | -1.9% | 170 |
| Electrical Engineers | $129,800 | +21.4% | 100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $125,010 | -26.3% | 110 |
| Software Developers | $124,370 | -25.4% | 220 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $121,390 | -3.9% | 170 |
| Sales Managers | $118,290 | -12.5% | 180 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $117,580 | +73.8% | 40 |
| Physician Assistants | $116,910 | -10.1% | 80 |
| Financial Managers | $113,350 | +1.2% | 360 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $110,650 | -5.4% | 190 |
| Lawyers | $109,700 | -24.7% | 140 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,490 | -19.7% | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $107,400 | -19.6% | 190 |
| Chief Executives | $104,000 | +19.7% | 140 |
| Power Plant Operators | $103,830 | +7% | — |
| Marketing Managers | $99,990 | -44.3% | 110 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,040 | -0.7% | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $98,800 | +40.1% | 580 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $98,070 | -5.2% | 300 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $95,240 | +11.5% | 200 |
| Civil Engineers | $94,840 | -43.1% | 80 |
| Management Analysts | $94,660 | -4.8% | 60 |
| Veterinarians | $94,420 | -20.7% | 40 |