West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 352 detailed occupations covering about 149,770 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 11.3% 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.

Highest-paying occupations in West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Dentists, General $179,630 +8% 100
Architectural and Engineering Managers $139,680 -15.5% 120
Pharmacists $133,020 -2.2% 260
Physician Assistants $129,560 -0.4% 80
Purchasing Managers $128,520 -5.8% 50
Computer and Information Systems Managers $125,310 -26.1% 210
Nurse Practitioners $122,350 -3.1% 300
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $117,500 +73.7% 70
Marketing Managers $117,170 -34.7% 250
Sales Managers $115,330 -14.7% 400
Human Resources Managers $107,800 -20.9% 160
Public Relations Managers $104,470 -22.5% 30
Chief Executives $104,000 +19.7% 190
Financial Managers $103,880 -7.3% 710
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $103,590 +21.3% 220
Industrial Production Managers $102,330 -12.5% 360
Computer Network Architects $101,910 -21.5% 30
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $101,090 +43.3% 780
Managers, All Other $100,580 -24.7% 270
Physical Therapists $100,260 +0.6% 210
Veterinarians $98,820 -17% 130
Lawyers $97,440 -33.2% 210
Medical and Health Services Managers $97,280 -12.1% 600
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $96,590 -6.6% 480
Occupational Therapists $96,200 -0.2% 110

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 4,870 $28,640
Registered Nurses 4,290 $76,310
Stockers and Order Fillers 4,260 $35,340
General and Operations Managers 4,220 $78,980
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 4,200 $47,160
Fast Food and Counter Workers 3,690 $29,440
Office Clerks, General 3,360 $36,950
Nursing Assistants 3,060 $36,840
Retail Salespersons 2,960 $31,240
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 2,620 $38,430
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,570 $37,660
Correctional Officers and Jailers 2,500 $49,700
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 2,390 $61,470
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 2,370 $48,040
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 2,280 $34,490
Customer Service Representatives 2,150 $38,180
Waiters and Waitresses 2,120 $27,060
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 2,100 $43,670
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 2,010 $30,850
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,790 $50,870
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products 1,780 $60,830
Cooks, Restaurant 1,450 $29,910
Bartenders 1,400 $27,900
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders 1,370 $41,110
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,350 $47,040
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