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Highest paying jobs in Illinois after tax
Of the jobs with an exact median in Illinois, cardiologist pays most: $517,850 a year, and a single filer keeps about $326,026 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Illinois tax. 2 more show only “$239,200 or more”.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Illinois paycheck calculator.
Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Illinois?
| Rank | Job | Median pay | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologist | $517,850 | $326,026 |
| 2 | Other Surgeon | $438,010 | $279,959 |
| 3 | Dermatologist | $435,750 | $278,655 |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeon | $426,580 | $273,363 |
| 5 | Pathologist | $381,770 | $247,508 |
| 6 | Orthodontist | $343,100 | $225,195 |
| 7 | Chief Executive | $331,920 | $218,745 |
| 8 | Airline Pilot | $293,490 | $196,570 |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetist | $286,830 | $192,728 |
| 10 | Ophthalmologist | $284,630 | $191,458 |
| 11 | Psychiatrist | $258,740 | $176,112 |
| 12 | Other Dental Specialist | $250,880 | $171,341 |
| 13 | Family Medicine Physician | $245,120 | $167,990 |
| 14 | Neurologist | $237,080 | $163,109 |
| 15 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $208,000 | $144,668 |
| 16 | General Pediatrician | $196,760 | $136,917 |
| 17 | Air Traffic Controller | $181,560 | $126,520 |
| 18 | IT Manager | $171,730 | $120,288 |
| 19 | Podiatrist | $167,400 | $117,542 |
| 20 | Advertising and Promotions Manager | $167,330 | $117,498 |
| 21 | Financial Manager | $165,880 | $116,579 |
| 22 | Medical Dosimetrist | $163,860 | $115,298 |
| 23 | Engineering Manager | $163,610 | $115,140 |
| 24 | Marketing Manager | $162,860 | $114,664 |
| 25 | Arbitrator and Mediator | $162,410 | $114,379 |
Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Illinois: Emergency Medicine Physician, Radiologist.
What does every job pay in Illinois?
749 jobs.
| Job | Median pay | Take-home | People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist | $517,850 | $326,026 | 340 |
| Other Surgeon | $438,010 | $279,959 | 620 |
| Dermatologist | $435,750 | $278,655 | – |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $426,580 | $273,363 | 170 |
| Pathologist | $381,770 | $247,508 | – |
| Orthodontist | $343,100 | $225,195 | – |
| Chief Executive | $331,920 | $218,745 | 4,620 |
| Airline Pilot | $293,490 | $196,570 | 6,460 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,830 | $192,728 | 1,140 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,630 | $191,458 | 620 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,740 | $176,112 | 870 |
| Other Dental Specialist | $250,880 | $171,341 | 230 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $245,120 | $167,990 | 1,960 |
| Neurologist | $237,080 | $163,109 | 240 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $208,000 | $144,668 | 1,290 |
| General Pediatrician | $196,760 | $136,917 | 1,180 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $181,560 | $126,520 | 990 |
| IT Manager | $171,730 | $120,288 | 31,680 |
| Podiatrist | $167,400 | $117,542 | – |
| Advertising and Promotions Manager | $167,330 | $117,498 | 160 |
| Financial Manager | $165,880 | $116,579 | 52,720 |
| Medical Dosimetrist | $163,860 | $115,298 | 140 |
| Engineering Manager | $163,610 | $115,140 | 8,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $162,860 | $114,664 | 21,140 |
| Arbitrator and Mediator | $162,410 | $114,379 | 80 |
| Lawyer | $160,800 | $113,358 | 33,590 |
| Natural Sciences Manager | $159,670 | $112,642 | 2,810 |
| General Dentist | $156,110 | $110,385 | 6,940 |
| Sales Manager | $155,280 | $109,858 | 32,240 |
| Purchasing Manager | $153,370 | $108,647 | 4,160 |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $151,730 | $107,608 | 780 |
| Human Resources Manager | $151,370 | $107,379 | 13,520 |
| Optometrist | $145,620 | $103,734 | 1,540 |
| Database Architect | $142,500 | $101,756 | 1,590 |
| Sociologist | $140,770 | $100,659 | – |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $140,680 | $100,602 | 1,130 |
| Other Manager | $140,240 | $100,323 | 31,680 |
| Pharmacist | $139,080 | $99,588 | 12,070 |
| Physicist | $137,140 | $98,358 | 1,590 |
| Computer Research Scientist | $136,540 | $97,977 | 630 |
| Engineering Professor | $135,430 | $97,273 | 1,040 |
| Police Supervisor | $135,080 | $97,052 | 4,900 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $134,510 | $96,690 | 1,040 |
| Elevator Installer and Repairer | $133,690 | $96,170 | 1,080 |
| Veterinarian | $133,580 | $96,101 | 2,330 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $133,220 | $95,872 | 1,420 |
| Computer Network Architect | $132,790 | $95,600 | 7,810 |
| Other Physician | $132,540 | $95,441 | 20,790 |
| Software Developer | $132,110 | $95,169 | 56,310 |
| Public Relations Manager | $131,990 | $95,092 | 2,770 |
| Physician Assistant | $131,950 | $95,067 | 3,790 |
| Mathematician | $130,970 | $94,446 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,680 | $94,262 | 9,270 |
| Training and Development Manager | $130,610 | $94,218 | 1,830 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,390 | $93,444 | 960 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $127,270 | $92,100 | 11,570 |
| Materials Engineer | $126,620 | $91,688 | 290 |
| Commercial Pilot | $126,100 | $91,358 | 1,170 |
| Materials Scientist | $125,850 | $91,200 | 380 |
| Economics Professor | $124,850 | $90,566 | 460 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $124,790 | $90,528 | 370 |
| Radiation Therapist | $124,600 | $90,407 | – |
| Information Security Analyst | $124,180 | $90,141 | 5,260 |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operator | $123,980 | $90,014 | 410 |
| Firefighting Supervisor | $123,500 | $89,710 | 3,240 |
| Chemical Engineer | $121,560 | $88,475 | 520 |
| Nurse Midwive | $120,840 | $88,004 | 280 |
| Transportation and Distribution Manager | $120,250 | $87,618 | 11,030 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $120,130 | $87,540 | 9,760 |
| Statistician | $119,760 | $87,298 | 480 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $118,210 | $86,284 | 320 |
| Health Services Manager | $117,850 | $86,049 | 22,460 |
| Other Therapist | $116,200 | $84,970 | 1,060 |
| Stationary Engineer | $115,780 | $84,695 | 1,680 |
| Actuary | $115,430 | $84,466 | 2,280 |
| Ship Engineer | $115,310 | $84,388 | 110 |
| K-12 Education Administrator | $113,360 | $83,112 | 14,850 |
| Taper | $113,180 | $82,995 | 320 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $112,280 | $82,406 | 110 |
| Other Engineer | $111,930 | $82,177 | 2,520 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $111,370 | $81,811 | 230 |
| Musician and Singer | $110,490 | $81,235 | 1,300 |
| Nuclear Technician | $110,390 | $81,170 | 780 |
| Construction Manager | $109,160 | $80,365 | 19,160 |
| Other Physical Scientist | $108,970 | $80,241 | 580 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $108,940 | $80,222 | 200 |
| Power Line Installer | $108,120 | $79,685 | 3,090 |
| Environmental Engineer | $107,990 | $79,600 | 940 |
| Electrical Engineer | $107,860 | $79,515 | 5,460 |
| Law Professor | $107,700 | $79,411 | 470 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $107,690 | $79,404 | – |
| Technical Sales Representative | $107,570 | $79,326 | 7,350 |
| Powerhouse and Substation Repairer | $107,470 | $79,260 | 420 |
| Terrazzo Worker and Finisher | $107,190 | $79,077 | – |
| Facilities Manager | $106,980 | $78,940 | 9,180 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $106,860 | $78,861 | 12,040 |
| Data Scientist | $106,560 | $78,665 | 10,520 |
| Fundraising Manager | $106,290 | $78,488 | 2,860 |
| Construction Supervisor | $105,750 | $78,135 | 19,340 |
| Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker | $105,580 | $78,024 | – |
| Correctional Officer Supervisor | $105,450 | $77,939 | 2,860 |
| Agricultural Sciences Professor | $105,440 | $77,933 | 340 |
| Physical Therapist | $105,250 | $77,808 | 9,800 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $104,990 | $77,638 | 550 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $104,950 | $77,612 | 620 |
| Software QA Analyst and Tester | $104,910 | $77,586 | 6,530 |
| Database Administrator | $104,650 | $77,416 | 2,340 |
| Architecture Professor | $104,580 | $77,370 | 230 |
| Environmental Science Professor | $104,440 | $77,279 | 170 |
| Power Plant Operator | $104,440 | $77,279 | 1,160 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $104,300 | $77,187 | 2,920 |
| Management Analyst | $104,270 | $77,167 | 45,820 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $104,180 | $77,109 | 3,670 |
| Political Scientist | $103,780 | $76,847 | 110 |
| General and Operations Manager | $103,570 | $76,710 | 171,300 |
| Art Director | $103,550 | $76,696 | 2,960 |
| Project Management Specialist | $103,470 | $76,644 | 27,180 |
| Refinery Operator | $102,890 | $76,265 | 1,070 |
| Epidemiologist | $102,720 | $76,154 | 240 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,680 | $76,128 | 11,790 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $101,850 | $75,585 | 2,740 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,570 | $75,402 | 20,610 |
| Power Distributor and Dispatcher | $101,470 | $75,336 | 330 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,180 | $75,147 | 20,520 |
| Geography Professor | $100,790 | $74,891 | 140 |
| Political Science Professor | $100,700 | $74,833 | 460 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $100,660 | $74,806 | 3,270 |
| Industrial Engineer | $100,540 | $74,728 | 18,640 |
| Police Officer | $100,520 | $74,715 | 29,180 |
| Mechanical Insulation Worker | $100,400 | $74,636 | 1,100 |
| Camera Operator | $100,170 | $74,486 | 1,060 |
| Network and Systems Administrator | $100,080 | $74,427 | 9,820 |
| Plumber | $99,950 | $74,342 | 16,750 |
| Financial Services Sales Agent | $99,840 | $74,270 | 27,920 |
| College Administrator | $99,770 | $74,224 | 9,530 |
| Civil Engineer | $99,760 | $74,218 | 13,910 |
| Boilermaker | $99,730 | $74,198 | 110 |
| Sales Engineer | $99,710 | $74,185 | 1,150 |
| Occupational Therapist | $99,700 | $74,179 | 7,710 |
| Electrician | $99,560 | $74,087 | 23,120 |
| Farmer and Rancher | $99,440 | $74,009 | 120 |
| Other Computer Occupation | $99,360 | $73,956 | 11,160 |
| Biological Science Professor | $99,060 | $73,760 | 2,340 |
| Other Social Scientist | $99,050 | $73,753 | 730 |
| Computer Science Professor | $98,750 | $73,557 | 1,540 |
| Occupational Safety Specialist | $98,270 | $73,243 | 2,900 |
| Chemistry Professor | $97,860 | $72,975 | 880 |
| Gas Plant Operator | $97,810 | $72,943 | 530 |
| Construction Equipment Operator | $97,740 | $72,897 | 12,290 |
| Geoscientist | $96,950 | $72,380 | 410 |
| Dental Hygienist | $96,670 | $72,197 | 8,970 |
| Registered Nurse | $95,990 | $71,752 | 138,910 |
| Genetic Counselor | $95,880 | $71,680 | 90 |
| Signal and Track Switch Repairer | $95,610 | $71,504 | 720 |
| MRI Technologist | $95,380 | $71,353 | 2,760 |
| Other Treating Practitioner | $95,080 | $71,157 | 1,110 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $95,080 | $71,157 | 9,040 |
| Postmaster and Mail Superintendent | $94,970 | $71,085 | 510 |
| Physics Professor | $94,900 | $71,039 | 540 |
| Budget Analyst | $94,880 | $71,026 | 750 |
| Business Professor | $94,770 | $70,954 | 3,580 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $94,340 | $70,673 | 780 |
| Plasterer and Stucco Mason | $93,790 | $70,313 | 270 |
| Audiologist | $93,510 | $70,130 | 330 |
| Locomotive Engineer | $93,320 | $70,006 | 2,340 |
| Transportation Electronics Repairer | $93,300 | $69,993 | 140 |
| Financial Examiner | $93,150 | $69,895 | 4,050 |
| Health Specialties Professor | $92,860 | $69,705 | 7,740 |
| Geographer | $92,640 | $69,561 | 40 |
| Pump Operator | $92,310 | $69,346 | 50 |
| Microbiologist | $92,050 | $69,175 | 1,470 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $91,360 | $68,724 | 1,140 |
| Detective | $91,190 | $68,613 | 3,270 |
| Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor | $90,030 | $67,854 | 220 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $89,980 | $67,822 | 2,490 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $89,800 | $67,704 | 5,180 |
| Historian | $89,670 | $67,619 | – |
| Insurance Underwriter | $89,620 | $67,586 | – |
| Biomedical Engineer | $89,520 | $67,521 | 280 |
| Orthotist and Prosthetist | $89,180 | $67,299 | 240 |
| Non-Retail Sales Supervisor | $88,820 | $67,063 | 5,280 |
| Technical Writer | $88,700 | $66,985 | 1,040 |
| Earth and Space Sciences Professor | $87,150 | $65,971 | 150 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $87,010 | $65,879 | 150 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $86,630 | $65,631 | 3,260 |
| Other Protective Service Supervisor | $86,260 | $65,389 | 470 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $85,710 | $65,029 | 2,050 |
| Electrical Engineering Technician | $85,510 | $64,898 | 1,980 |
| Chemist | $85,230 | $64,715 | 3,040 |
| Credit Analyst | $84,990 | $64,558 | 3,130 |
| Web Developer | $84,820 | $64,447 | 4,310 |
| Anthropology Professor | $84,790 | $64,427 | 180 |
| School Psychologist | $84,690 | $64,362 | 3,590 |
| Rail Car Repairer | $84,570 | $64,284 | 1,850 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $84,090 | $63,970 | 4,880 |
| History Professor | $83,940 | $63,872 | 700 |
| Emergency Management Director | $83,820 | $63,793 | 450 |
| Clinical Psychologist | $83,750 | $63,747 | 5,810 |
| Hydrologist | $83,720 | $63,728 | 100 |
| Maintenance and Repair Supervisor | $83,180 | $63,375 | 17,710 |
| Cost Estimator | $82,750 | $63,093 | 5,990 |
| Other Biological Scientist | $82,640 | $63,021 | 1,300 |
| Sociology Professor | $82,610 | $63,002 | 440 |
| Medical Scientist | $82,330 | $62,819 | 4,700 |
| Forester | $82,160 | $62,707 | 220 |
| Other Business Operations Specialist | $82,070 | $62,649 | 32,940 |
| Mining Roof Bolter | $81,860 | $62,511 | 200 |
| Rigger | $81,860 | $62,511 | 120 |
| Architect | $81,780 | $62,459 | 5,130 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | $81,680 | $62,394 | 3,370 |
| Environmental Scientist | $81,590 | $62,335 | 1,550 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $81,530 | $62,295 | 690 |
| Other Financial Specialist | $81,180 | $62,067 | 5,850 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $81,180 | $62,067 | 630 |
| Avionics Technician | $81,170 | $62,060 | 300 |
| Other Mathematical Scientist | $81,090 | $62,008 | 1,320 |
| Producer and Director | $81,080 | $62,001 | 3,170 |
| Library Science Professor | $80,760 | $61,792 | 390 |
| Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent | $80,720 | $61,766 | 1,350 |
| Middle School Vocational Teacher | $80,700 | $61,753 | 240 |
| Surface Mining Machine Operator | $80,600 | $61,687 | 1,310 |
| Compliance Officer | $80,550 | $61,654 | 10,650 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $80,230 | $61,445 | 54,930 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Professor | $80,220 | $61,439 | 140 |
| Surgical Assistant | $80,210 | $61,432 | 2,300 |
| Logistician | $80,100 | $61,360 | 14,170 |
| High School Teacher | $79,990 | $61,288 | 44,670 |
| Radiologic Technologist | $79,930 | $61,249 | 7,650 |
| High School Special Education Teacher | $79,890 | $61,223 | 9,490 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $79,820 | $61,177 | 2,790 |
| Other Engineering Technician | $79,800 | $61,164 | 940 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $79,780 | $61,151 | 250 |
| Gambling Manager | $79,610 | $61,040 | 310 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $79,490 | $60,961 | 820 |
| Electro-Mechanical Technician | $79,400 | $60,902 | 250 |
| Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer | $79,320 | $60,850 | 840 |
| Compensation and Benefits Specialist | $79,300 | $60,837 | 4,410 |
| Civil Engineering Technician | $79,190 | $60,765 | 4,190 |
| Correctional Officer | $79,190 | $60,765 | 12,190 |
| Loan Officer | $79,150 | $60,739 | 10,890 |
| Nursing Professor | $79,150 | $60,739 | 4,940 |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,120 | $60,719 | 40,560 |
| Earth Driller | $79,080 | $60,693 | 330 |
| Carpenter | $79,000 | $60,641 | 19,570 |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | $78,990 | $60,634 | – |
| Rail-Track Equipment Operator | $78,910 | $60,582 | 1,190 |
| Buyer and Purchasing Agent | $78,470 | $60,294 | 19,660 |
| Firefighter | $78,380 | $60,235 | 18,400 |
| Social and Community Service Manager | $78,380 | $60,235 | 7,520 |
| Construction Inspector | $78,340 | $60,209 | 2,560 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $78,170 | $60,098 | 5,890 |
| Communications Professor | $78,150 | $60,085 | 1,580 |
| Elementary Special Education Teacher | $77,960 | $59,961 | 14,040 |
| High School Vocational Teacher | $77,950 | $59,954 | 2,780 |
| Roofer | $77,900 | $59,921 | 5,300 |
| Psychology Professor | $77,860 | $59,895 | 2,260 |
| Other Plant and System Operator | $77,780 | $59,843 | 230 |
| Philosophy and Religion Professor | $77,720 | $59,804 | 1,080 |
| English Professor | $77,570 | $59,706 | 2,570 |
| Other Designer | $77,460 | $59,634 | 30 |
| HVAC Technician | $77,410 | $59,601 | 9,740 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Manager | $77,310 | $59,536 | 3,260 |
| Other Education Administrator | $77,180 | $59,451 | 1,890 |
| Mathematical Science Professor | $77,080 | $59,385 | 2,390 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technician | $77,020 | $59,346 | 1,170 |
| Claims Adjuster and Examiner | $77,010 | $59,339 | 14,210 |
| Social Work Professor | $77,010 | $59,339 | 510 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $76,820 | $59,215 | 35,430 |
| Other Teacher | $76,450 | $58,973 | 1,140 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $76,380 | $58,927 | 6,200 |
| Interior Designer | $76,290 | $58,868 | 2,570 |
| Railroad Brake and Signal Operator | $76,290 | $58,868 | 1,210 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $76,200 | $58,810 | 12,100 |
| Middle School Teacher | $76,110 | $58,751 | 24,770 |
| Editor | $76,060 | $58,718 | 4,560 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $76,050 | $58,711 | 10,330 |
| Surveyor | $75,980 | $58,666 | 1,710 |
| Court Reporter | $75,890 | $58,607 | 770 |
| Underground Loading Machine Operator | $75,890 | $58,607 | 90 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,320 | $58,234 | 61,520 |
| Production Supervisor | $75,200 | $58,156 | 29,640 |
| Refuse and Recycling Collector | $75,050 | $58,057 | 4,910 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,000 | $58,025 | 17,440 |
| Property and Real Estate Manager | $74,980 | $58,012 | 11,180 |
| Continuous Mining Machine Operator | $74,830 | $57,914 | 230 |
| Middle School Special Education Teacher | $74,730 | $57,848 | 4,460 |
| Executive Assistant | $74,390 | $57,626 | 14,900 |
| Probation Officer | $74,390 | $57,626 | 2,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,210 | $57,508 | 690 |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $73,520 | $57,057 | 2,840 |
| Wholesale Sales Representative | $73,510 | $57,050 | 51,310 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $73,130 | $56,802 | 570 |
| Paving Equipment Operator | $73,060 | $56,756 | 950 |
| Other Underground Mining Operator | $72,800 | $56,586 | 70 |
| Other Healthcare Technical Worker | $72,610 | $56,462 | 970 |
| Computer Programmer | $72,540 | $56,416 | 1,280 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,460 | $56,364 | 310 |
| Other Media Equipment Worker | $72,430 | $56,344 | 140 |
| Clinical Lab Technologist | $71,950 | $56,030 | 10,330 |
| Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser | $71,510 | $55,742 | 560 |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic | $71,370 | $55,651 | 3,470 |
| Logging Equipment Operator | $71,100 | $55,474 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineering Technician | $71,090 | $55,468 | 2,260 |
| Traffic Technician | $70,970 | $55,389 | 40 |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $70,890 | $55,337 | 290 |
| Telecom Line Installer | $70,700 | $55,213 | 2,460 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $70,570 | $55,128 | 1,970 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $70,220 | $54,899 | – |
| Floor Layer | $69,880 | $54,676 | 1,330 |
| Other Psychologist | $69,810 | $54,631 | 1,120 |
| Mortician and Funeral Director | $69,600 | $54,493 | 1,320 |
| Ship Captain and Mate | $69,600 | $54,493 | 900 |
| Conservation Scientist | $69,590 | $54,487 | 730 |
| Office Supervisor | $69,010 | $54,107 | 42,400 |
| Metal and Plastic Model Maker | $68,890 | $54,029 | – |
| CNC Programmer | $68,830 | $53,990 | 1,070 |
| Network Support Specialist | $68,530 | $53,793 | 6,960 |
| Motorboat Operator | $68,380 | $53,695 | 40 |
| Electrical and Electronics Drafter | $68,310 | $53,650 | 150 |
| Writer and Author | $68,220 | $53,591 | 2,640 |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $67,810 | $53,323 | 3,500 |
| Landscape Architect | $67,460 | $53,094 | 810 |
| Medical Equipment Repairer | $67,380 | $53,041 | 2,620 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $67,380 | $53,041 | 15,140 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor | $67,180 | $52,911 | 630 |
| Tile and Stone Setter | $67,160 | $52,897 | 730 |
| Services Sales Representative | $66,900 | $52,727 | 69,910 |
| Chiropractor | $66,650 | $52,564 | 2,190 |
| Millwright | $66,640 | $52,557 | 2,160 |
| Fundraiser | $66,440 | $52,421 | 4,470 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $66,290 | $52,307 | 3,790 |
| Other Life Scientist | $66,190 | $52,232 | 160 |
| Criminal Justice Professor | $66,040 | $52,119 | 480 |
| Occupational Safety Technician | $65,960 | $52,059 | 1,790 |
| Chemical Plant and System Operator | $65,710 | $51,870 | 160 |
| Barber | $65,430 | $51,659 | – |
| Transportation Supervisor | $65,420 | $51,651 | 25,270 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,240 | $51,516 | 4,890 |
| Transit and Intercity Bus Driver | $65,200 | $51,486 | 8,650 |
| Mechanical Door Repairer | $65,090 | $51,403 | 1,770 |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $64,890 | $51,252 | 250 |
| Other Special Education Teacher | $64,850 | $51,222 | 2,560 |
| Athletic Trainer | $64,750 | $51,146 | 850 |
| Surgical Technologist | $64,650 | $51,071 | 3,570 |
| Telecom Equipment Installer | $64,630 | $51,056 | 5,760 |
| Gambling Services Supervisor | $64,620 | $51,048 | 510 |
| Tree Trimmer and Pruner | $64,450 | $50,920 | 700 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $64,340 | $50,837 | 11,320 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $64,280 | $50,792 | 16,360 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,270 | $50,784 | 4,910 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,120 | $50,671 | 2,470 |
| Other Social Worker | $64,030 | $50,603 | 1,910 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,020 | $50,596 | 4,660 |
| Food Service Manager | $63,930 | $50,528 | 11,270 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $63,670 | $50,332 | 14,130 |
| Other Personal Service Manager | $63,500 | $50,204 | 100 |
| Other Social Sciences Professor | $63,470 | $50,181 | 1,700 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,410 | $50,136 | – |
| Milling Machine Operator | $63,360 | $50,098 | 570 |
| Brokerage Clerk | $63,350 | $50,091 | 2,060 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $63,320 | $50,068 | 450 |
| Other Legal Support Worker | $63,250 | $50,015 | 3,010 |
| Child and Family Social Worker | $63,220 | $49,993 | 19,860 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer | $63,180 | $49,963 | 740 |
| Curator | $63,060 | $49,872 | 410 |
| Hearing Aid Specialist | $63,050 | $49,864 | 360 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Professor | $62,960 | $49,797 | 4,170 |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installer | $62,870 | $49,729 | 530 |
| Furnace and Kiln Operator | $62,870 | $49,729 | 230 |
| Health Information Technologist | $62,780 | $49,661 | 900 |
| Librarian | $62,700 | $49,601 | 5,390 |
| Preschool Special Education Teacher | $62,580 | $49,510 | 1,080 |
| Graphic Designer | $62,560 | $49,495 | 8,960 |
| Real Estate Broker | $62,540 | $49,480 | 990 |
| Vocational Instructor | $62,480 | $49,435 | 4,420 |
| School and Career Counselor | $62,420 | $49,389 | 13,580 |
| Fire Inspector and Investigator | $62,400 | $49,374 | 440 |
| Adult Education and ESL Instructor | $62,370 | $49,352 | 1,970 |
| Flight Attendant | $62,120 | $49,163 | 9,350 |
| Postal Service Mail Carrier | $62,070 | $49,126 | 14,730 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $62,000 | $49,073 | 470 |
| Control and Valve Installer | $61,980 | $49,058 | 250 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator | $61,940 | $49,028 | 5,580 |
| Chemical Technician | $61,890 | $48,990 | 1,320 |
| Cardiovascular Technologist | $61,870 | $48,975 | 1,710 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $61,840 | $48,952 | 1,740 |
| Glazier | $61,840 | $48,952 | 1,410 |
| Clergy | $61,820 | $48,937 | 2,200 |
| Crane and Tower Operator | $61,820 | $48,937 | 1,220 |
| Embalmer | $61,730 | $48,869 | 60 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $61,710 | $48,854 | 2,720 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $61,700 | $48,847 | 10,790 |
| Education Professor | $61,560 | $48,741 | 3,930 |
| Lodging Manager | $61,530 | $48,718 | 740 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $61,390 | $48,613 | 5,580 |
| Desktop Publisher | $61,350 | $48,583 | 150 |
| Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $61,330 | $48,568 | 1,980 |
| Construction Painter | $61,260 | $48,515 | 6,820 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $61,260 | $48,515 | 4,350 |
| Tool and Die Maker | $61,170 | $48,447 | 5,220 |
| Radio and Cell Tower Installer | $61,110 | $48,402 | 780 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,970 | $48,296 | 860 |
| Food Science Technician | $60,820 | $48,183 | 290 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $60,740 | $48,123 | 3,020 |
| Mental Health Counselor | $60,730 | $48,115 | 20,250 |
| Other Media Worker | $60,730 | $48,115 | – |
| Construction Laborer | $60,690 | $48,085 | 35,940 |
| Utilities Meter Reader | $60,690 | $48,085 | 570 |
| Paramedic | $60,660 | $48,062 | 3,890 |
| News Reporter and Journalist | $60,590 | $48,010 | 1,060 |
| Blaster and Explosives Worker | $60,520 | $47,957 | 110 |
| Massage Therapist | $60,490 | $47,934 | 4,950 |
| Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $60,320 | $47,806 | 84,200 |
| Private Detective and Investigator | $60,210 | $47,723 | 1,300 |
| Property Appraiser and Assessor | $60,150 | $47,678 | 1,700 |
| Exercise Physiologist | $60,130 | $47,663 | 300 |
| Health Education Specialist | $60,120 | $47,655 | 1,010 |
| Industrial Electronics Repairer | $59,950 | $47,527 | 1,150 |
| Environmental Science Technician | $59,930 | $47,512 | 980 |
| IT Support Specialist | $59,860 | $47,459 | 26,060 |
| Event Planner | $59,840 | $47,444 | 5,220 |
| Tire Builder | $59,830 | $47,437 | – |
| Security and Fire Alarm Installer | $59,800 | $47,414 | 2,180 |
| Cargo and Freight Agent | $59,750 | $47,376 | 6,110 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installer | $59,630 | $47,286 | – |
| Calibration Technician | $59,590 | $47,256 | – |
| Other Professor | $59,590 | $47,256 | 990 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $59,560 | $47,233 | 140 |
| Security Supervisor | $59,540 | $47,218 | 2,370 |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic | $59,430 | $47,135 | 1,770 |
| Other Science Technician | $59,410 | $47,120 | 750 |
| Archivist | $59,340 | $47,067 | 200 |
| Machinery Maintenance Worker | $59,300 | $47,037 | 560 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $59,220 | $46,977 | 6,030 |
| Farming and Forestry Supervisor | $59,030 | $46,833 | 510 |
| Credit Authorizer | $58,880 | $46,720 | 140 |
| Welding Machine Operator | $58,840 | $46,690 | 180 |
| Chef and Head Cook | $58,830 | $46,683 | 8,290 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor | $58,600 | $46,509 | 530 |
| Preschool and Daycare Administrator | $58,550 | $46,471 | 3,090 |
| Machinist | $58,520 | $46,449 | 16,520 |
| Postal Mail Sorter | $58,300 | $46,283 | 5,370 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $58,240 | $46,238 | 1,310 |
| Locksmith and Safe Repairer | $58,110 | $46,140 | 430 |
| Production and Planning Clerk | $57,880 | $45,966 | 11,900 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technician | $57,470 | $45,657 | 1,110 |
| Dispatcher | $57,240 | $45,484 | – |
| Metal Pourer and Caster | $57,200 | $45,454 | 330 |
| Foundry Mold and Coremaker | $57,110 | $45,386 | 390 |
| Other Financial Clerk | $56,980 | $45,288 | 1,940 |
| Home Appliance Repairer | $56,860 | $45,197 | 1,730 |
| Drilling Machine Operator | $56,720 | $45,092 | 390 |
| General Maintenance Worker | $56,720 | $45,092 | 66,600 |
| Museum Technician and Conservator | $56,720 | $45,092 | 400 |
| Talent and Sports Agent | $56,560 | $44,971 | – |
| Medical Records Specialist | $56,440 | $44,881 | 5,740 |
| Paper Goods Machine Operator | $56,400 | $44,850 | 5,360 |
| Biological Technician | $55,790 | $44,390 | 790 |
| Other Maintenance and Repair Worker | $55,780 | $44,383 | 5,350 |
| Structural Metal Fabricator | $55,380 | $44,081 | 1,910 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $55,290 | $44,013 | 1,510 |
| Other Information and Record Clerk | $55,270 | $43,998 | – |
| Jeweler | $54,990 | $43,787 | 610 |
| Lathe Operator | $54,930 | $43,742 | 1,260 |
| Recreational Therapist | $54,910 | $43,727 | 440 |
| Cartographer and Photogrammetrist | $54,680 | $43,554 | 180 |
| Tax Preparer | $54,480 | $43,403 | 1,310 |
| Rolling Machine Operator | $54,180 | $43,177 | 550 |
| Survey Researcher | $54,080 | $43,101 | 320 |
| Fine Artist | $53,850 | $42,928 | – |
| Religious Education Director | $53,600 | $42,739 | – |
| Mixing Machine Operator | $53,560 | $42,709 | 10,240 |
| Landscaping Supervisor | $53,340 | $42,543 | 3,460 |
| Other Drafter | $53,300 | $42,513 | 190 |
| Geological Technician | $53,280 | $42,498 | 80 |
| Model | $53,280 | $42,498 | 60 |
| Septic Tank Servicer | $53,190 | $42,430 | 1,210 |
| Insulation Worker | $53,000 | $42,287 | 780 |
| Hydrologic Technician | $52,870 | $42,189 | – |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $52,790 | $42,128 | 820 |
| Legal Secretary | $52,790 | $42,128 | 8,030 |
| Auto Body Repairer | $52,020 | $41,548 | 5,750 |
| Credit Counselor | $51,930 | $41,480 | 1,170 |
| Environmental Engineering Technician | $51,540 | $41,186 | 80 |
| Wellhead Pumper | $51,440 | $41,111 | 240 |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $51,380 | $41,065 | 2,030 |
| Other Precision Instrument Repairer | $51,350 | $41,043 | 120 |
| Welder | $51,320 | $41,020 | 16,260 |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operator | $51,020 | $40,794 | 590 |
| Other Sales and Related Worker | $50,960 | $40,749 | 1,750 |
| Fence Erector | $50,710 | $40,560 | 690 |
| Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter | $50,160 | $40,145 | 2,350 |
| Other Grounds Maintenance Worker | $50,150 | $40,138 | – |
| Proofreader and Copy Marker | $50,060 | $40,070 | 300 |
| Loan Interviewer and Clerk | $50,000 | $40,025 | 6,850 |
| Title Examiner | $49,990 | $40,017 | 1,290 |
| Mental Health Social Worker | $49,960 | $39,995 | 3,460 |
| Other Health Technician | $49,930 | $39,972 | 4,620 |
| File Clerk | $49,920 | $39,964 | 3,780 |
| Other Construction Helper | $49,880 | $39,934 | 160 |
| Forging Machine Operator | $49,750 | $39,836 | 230 |
| Cutting Machine Operator | $49,740 | $39,829 | 1,770 |
| Billing and Posting Clerk | $49,730 | $39,821 | 21,010 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assembler | $49,630 | $39,746 | 650 |
| Pipelayer | $49,590 | $39,716 | 280 |
| Other Metal and Plastic Worker | $49,570 | $39,701 | 170 |
| Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk | $49,560 | $39,693 | 51,470 |
| Carpet Installer | $49,480 | $39,633 | 580 |
| Prepress Technician and Worker | $49,450 | $39,610 | 680 |
| Housekeeping Supervisor | $49,410 | $39,580 | 5,090 |
| Other Counselor | $49,360 | $39,542 | 760 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $49,350 | $39,535 | 4,140 |
| Music Director and Composer | $49,270 | $39,474 | – |
| Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner | $49,250 | $39,459 | 200 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,240 | $39,452 | 2,040 |
| Freezing Equipment Operator | $49,200 | $39,422 | 60 |
| Auto Mechanic | $49,170 | $39,399 | 29,510 |
| Costume Attendant | $49,170 | $39,399 | 140 |
| Personal Service Supervisor | $49,150 | $39,384 | 2,670 |
| Coach and Scout | $49,120 | $39,361 | 8,840 |
| Sailor and Marine Oiler | $49,090 | $39,339 | 420 |
| School Bus Driver | $49,090 | $39,339 | 21,230 |
| Travel Agent | $49,090 | $39,339 | 2,120 |
| Umpire and Referee | $49,070 | $39,324 | 690 |
| New Accounts Clerk | $49,040 | $39,301 | 2,020 |
| Cutting and Press Machine Operator | $48,990 | $39,263 | 8,060 |
| Auto Glass Installer | $48,860 | $39,165 | 510 |
| Miscellaneous Construction Worker | $48,780 | $39,105 | 710 |
| Weigher, Checker, and Sampler | $48,680 | $39,030 | 1,790 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,670 | $39,022 | 120 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,610 | $38,977 | 13,740 |
| Metal Extruding Machine Operator | $48,520 | $38,909 | 2,750 |
| Insurance Claims Clerk | $48,440 | $38,849 | 9,060 |
| Separating Machine Operator | $48,440 | $38,849 | 780 |
| CNC Machine Operator | $48,420 | $38,833 | 8,170 |
| Other Healthcare Support Worker | $48,360 | $38,788 | 1,330 |
| Administrative Assistant | $48,310 | $38,751 | 74,280 |
| Human Resources Assistant | $48,310 | $38,751 | 4,140 |
| Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator | $48,290 | $38,735 | 710 |
| Pesticide Applicator | $48,280 | $38,728 | 1,040 |
| Bill and Account Collector | $48,140 | $38,622 | 5,080 |
| Food Batchmaker | $48,130 | $38,615 | 12,320 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,050 | $38,554 | 2,800 |
| Coating and Painting Machine Operator | $48,000 | $38,517 | 6,390 |
| Retail Sales Supervisor | $47,990 | $38,509 | 36,940 |
| Transportation Inspector | $47,990 | $38,509 | 1,130 |
| Animal Scientist | $47,930 | $38,464 | – |
| Quality Control Inspector | $47,920 | $38,456 | 31,700 |
| Print Binding and Finishing Worker | $47,880 | $38,426 | 1,540 |
| Reservation and Ticket Agent | $47,850 | $38,404 | 7,080 |
| Motorboat Mechanic | $47,840 | $38,396 | 360 |
| Procurement Clerk | $47,770 | $38,343 | 1,950 |
| Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator | $47,720 | $38,306 | 29,450 |
| Order Clerk | $47,670 | $38,268 | 3,540 |
| Furniture Finisher | $47,600 | $38,215 | 170 |
| RV Service Technician | $47,600 | $38,215 | 180 |
| Disc Jockey | $47,570 | $38,192 | – |
| Light Truck Driver | $47,380 | $38,049 | 47,190 |
| Forming and Pressing Machine Operator | $47,370 | $38,042 | 1,690 |
| Molder, Shaper, and Caster | $47,180 | $37,899 | 1,230 |
| Vehicle Electronics Installer | $47,150 | $37,876 | 170 |
| Library Technician | $47,120 | $37,853 | 2,140 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technician | $47,100 | $37,838 | 3,250 |
| Parking Enforcement Worker | $47,080 | $37,823 | – |
| Other Religious Worker | $47,070 | $37,816 | 600 |
| Recreation Supervisor | $47,020 | $37,778 | 4,270 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $46,950 | $37,725 | 22,220 |
| Court and Municipal Clerk | $46,920 | $37,702 | 8,370 |
| Fitness Trainer and Instructor | $46,800 | $37,612 | 19,830 |
| Shipping and Receiving Clerk | $46,760 | $37,582 | 33,030 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ | $46,720 | $37,552 | 770 |
| Medical Secretary | $46,670 | $37,514 | 27,560 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $46,650 | $37,499 | 21,340 |
| Wood Sawing Machine Operator | $46,530 | $37,408 | 470 |
| Oil and Gas Roustabout | $46,500 | $37,386 | 290 |
| Pest Control Worker | $46,450 | $37,348 | 2,470 |
| Veterinary Technician | $46,440 | $37,341 | 5,040 |
| Agricultural Technician | $46,410 | $37,318 | 700 |
| Bailiff | $46,390 | $37,303 | 960 |
| Other Education Worker | $46,390 | $37,303 | – |
| Medical Appliance Technician | $46,370 | $37,288 | 790 |
| Correspondence Clerk | $46,280 | $37,220 | 50 |
| Printing Press Operator | $46,260 | $37,205 | 9,550 |
| Psychiatric Technician | $46,200 | $37,160 | 9,410 |
| Small Engine Mechanic | $46,190 | $37,152 | 780 |
| Grinding Machine Operator | $46,180 | $37,145 | 4,100 |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,130 | $37,107 | 100,970 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,090 | $37,077 | 20,260 |
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $46,050 | $37,046 | 1,910 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,010 | $37,016 | 7,910 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,960 | $36,979 | 68,640 |
| Oil and Gas Derrick Operator | $45,900 | $36,933 | – |
| Animal Trainer | $45,830 | $36,881 | 680 |
| General Office Clerk | $45,730 | $36,805 | 95,980 |
| Carpenter Helper | $45,660 | $36,752 | – |
| Vending Machine Repairer | $45,560 | $36,677 | 2,010 |
| Metal Molding Machine Operator | $45,500 | $36,632 | 10,680 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $45,490 | $36,624 | 970 |
| Word Processor and Typist | $45,490 | $36,624 | 490 |
| Heat Treating Equipment Operator | $45,340 | $36,511 | 850 |
| Other Food Processing Worker | $45,340 | $36,511 | 2,760 |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,330 | $36,504 | 2,960 |
| Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher | $45,020 | $36,270 | 760 |
| Slaughterer and Meat Packer | $44,950 | $36,217 | 3,360 |
| Computer and Office Machine Repairer | $44,860 | $36,149 | 3,260 |
| Other Motor Vehicle Operator | $44,810 | $36,112 | 840 |
| Office Machine Operator | $44,360 | $35,772 | 1,150 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Operator | $44,350 | $35,765 | 6,090 |
| Conveyor Operator | $44,290 | $35,719 | 480 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $44,230 | $35,674 | 15,030 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler | $44,140 | $35,606 | 76,460 |
| Residential Advisor | $44,130 | $35,599 | 2,720 |
| Dispensing Optician | $43,960 | $35,471 | 3,250 |
| Landscaper and Groundskeeper | $43,790 | $35,342 | 34,780 |
| Cleaning Equipment Operator | $43,740 | $35,305 | 70 |
| Shoe and Leather Worker | $43,730 | $35,297 | 200 |
| Etcher and Engraver | $43,450 | $35,086 | 330 |
| Electrician Helper | $43,290 | $34,965 | 30 |
| Interviewer | $43,200 | $34,898 | 2,240 |
| Packaging Machine Operator | $43,150 | $34,860 | 29,400 |
| Craft Artist | $43,040 | $34,777 | – |
| Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator | $42,950 | $34,709 | 70 |
| Data Entry Keyer | $42,840 | $34,626 | 5,910 |
| Gambling Surveillance Officer | $42,760 | $34,566 | 330 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operator | $42,670 | $34,498 | 2,460 |
| Switchboard Operator | $42,660 | $34,490 | 1,240 |
| Dietetic Technician | $42,550 | $34,407 | 590 |
| Animal Control Worker | $42,480 | $34,355 | 410 |
| Electrical and Electronic Assembler | $42,470 | $34,347 | 13,550 |
| Other Personal Care Worker | $42,450 | $34,332 | 270 |
| Upholsterer | $42,450 | $34,332 | 250 |
| Other Textile Worker | $42,370 | $34,272 | 200 |
| Tailor and Dressmaker | $42,330 | $34,242 | 320 |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $42,260 | $34,189 | 7,840 |
| Parts Salesperson | $42,240 | $34,174 | 8,500 |
| Other Office Support Worker | $42,030 | $34,015 | 2,790 |
| Painting and Coating Worker | $41,960 | $33,963 | 180 |
| Crematory Operator | $41,740 | $33,797 | 190 |
| Other Production Worker | $41,730 | $33,789 | 9,240 |
| Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator | $41,680 | $33,752 | 220 |
| Agricultural Grader and Sorter | $41,670 | $33,744 | 220 |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $41,630 | $33,714 | 290 |
| Mason Helper | $41,530 | $33,638 | – |
| Production Helper | $41,480 | $33,601 | 5,210 |
| Woodworking Machine Operator | $41,360 | $33,510 | 1,820 |
| Crop and Nursery Farmworker | $41,050 | $33,276 | 2,850 |
| Other Entertainer and Performer | $40,955 | $33,205 | 430 |
| Preschool Teacher | $40,910 | $33,171 | 22,420 |
| Other Social Service Specialist | $40,900 | $33,163 | 2,750 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter | $40,690 | $33,005 | 4,040 |
| Hand Laborer and Material Mover | $40,550 | $32,899 | 195,390 |
| Baggage Porter and Bellhop | $40,390 | $32,779 | 1,480 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $40,270 | $32,688 | 3,090 |
| Garment Presser | $40,230 | $32,658 | – |
| Gambling Cage Worker | $39,900 | $32,409 | 500 |
| Other Material Moving Worker | $39,870 | $32,387 | 110 |
| Maintenance and Repair Helper | $39,730 | $32,281 | 1,750 |
| Security Guard | $39,490 | $32,100 | 53,830 |
| Food Service Supervisor | $39,470 | $32,085 | 41,030 |
| Orderly | $39,450 | $32,070 | 2,110 |
| Substitute Teacher | $39,410 | $32,040 | 17,220 |
| Butcher and Meat Cutter | $39,240 | $31,912 | 7,710 |
| Courier and Messenger | $39,100 | $31,806 | 1,340 |
| Aircraft Service Attendant | $39,070 | $31,784 | 750 |
| Crossing Guard and Flagger | $38,990 | $31,723 | 2,240 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $38,960 | $31,701 | 13,680 |
| Passenger Attendant | $38,930 | $31,678 | 1,700 |
| Locker Room Attendant | $38,890 | $31,648 | 800 |
| Other Food Service Worker | $38,880 | $31,640 | 2,720 |
| Teller | $38,670 | $31,482 | 16,960 |
| Plating Machine Operator | $38,620 | $31,444 | 2,380 |
| Textile Cutting Machine Operator | $38,600 | $31,429 | 230 |
| Tire Repairer and Changer | $38,420 | $31,293 | 3,540 |
| Plumber Helper | $38,300 | $31,203 | – |
| Food Roasting Machine Operator | $38,230 | $31,150 | 440 |
| Mail Clerk | $38,190 | $31,120 | 3,150 |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $38,140 | $31,082 | 8,440 |
| Home Health Aide | $38,060 | $31,022 | 134,100 |
| Other Protective Service Worker | $38,020 | $30,992 | 600 |
| Photo Processing Worker | $37,940 | $30,932 | – |
| Janitor | $37,810 | $30,834 | 93,760 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $37,680 | $30,736 | 109,240 |
| Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur | $37,590 | $30,668 | 7,840 |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,580 | $30,660 | 53,540 |
| Bicycle Repairer | $37,560 | $30,645 | 660 |
| Veterinary Assistant | $37,480 | $30,585 | 3,270 |
| Institution and Cafeteria Cook | $37,440 | $30,555 | 22,840 |
| Short Order Cook | $37,440 | $30,555 | 2,630 |
| Receptionist and Information Clerk | $37,400 | $30,524 | 40,370 |
| Tutor | $37,400 | $30,524 | 5,910 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $37,050 | $30,260 | 2,470 |
| Baker | $37,030 | $30,245 | 12,420 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $37,010 | $30,230 | 1,180 |
| Teaching Assistant | $36,990 | $30,215 | 64,210 |
| Textile Winding Machine Operator | $36,950 | $30,185 | 180 |
| Concierge | $36,900 | $30,147 | 1,460 |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician | $36,840 | $30,102 | 830 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $36,780 | $30,057 | 1,090 |
| Taxi Driver | $36,770 | $30,049 | 190 |
| Ambulance Driver and Attendant | $36,730 | $30,019 | 610 |
| Parking Attendant | $36,730 | $30,019 | 5,320 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $36,650 | $29,959 | 680 |
| Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker | $36,590 | $29,914 | 60 |
| Photographer | $36,570 | $29,899 | 2,150 |
| Demonstrator and Product Promoter | $36,550 | $29,883 | 2,890 |
| Hand Sewer | $36,480 | $29,831 | – |
| Maid and Housekeeper | $36,380 | $29,755 | 26,150 |
| Sewing Machine Operator | $36,220 | $29,635 | 4,060 |
| Dishwasher | $36,180 | $29,605 | 16,250 |
| Hand Packer and Packager | $36,090 | $29,537 | 23,270 |
| Graduate Teaching Assistant | $36,040 | $29,499 | 12,340 |
| Automotive Service Attendant | $36,010 | $29,476 | 1,940 |
| Other Woodworker | $35,970 | $29,446 | 60 |
| Other Cook | $35,940 | $29,424 | – |
| Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment | $35,930 | $29,416 | 16,350 |
| Other Transportation Worker | $35,900 | $29,393 | 370 |
| Floral Designer | $35,880 | $29,378 | 1,760 |
| Childcare Worker | $35,830 | $29,341 | 23,900 |
| Funeral Attendant | $35,690 | $29,235 | 730 |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,570 | $29,145 | 11,070 |
| Recreation Worker | $35,480 | $29,077 | 17,650 |
| Hotel Desk Clerk | $35,410 | $29,024 | 6,390 |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,370 | $28,994 | 126,610 |
| Hand Cutter and Trimmer | $35,360 | $28,986 | 30 |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker | $35,220 | $28,881 | 8,550 |
| Nonrestaurant Food Server | $35,080 | $28,775 | 17,560 |
| Fast Food Cook | $34,960 | $28,685 | 13,430 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,850 | $28,602 | 34,820 |
| Library Assistant | $34,680 | $28,474 | 6,620 |
| Sports Book Writer and Runner | $34,610 | $28,421 | 130 |
| Choreographer | $34,560 | $28,383 | 30 |
| Usher and Ticket Taker | $34,560 | $28,383 | 5,160 |
| Cashier | $34,490 | $28,330 | 139,630 |
| Shampooer | $34,190 | $28,104 | 240 |
| Hairstylist and Cosmetologist | $34,040 | $27,991 | 13,190 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $33,910 | $27,893 | 127,590 |
| Farm and Ranch Animal Worker | $33,840 | $27,840 | 450 |
| School Bus Monitor | $33,840 | $27,840 | 6,930 |
| Lifeguard and Ski Patrol | $33,710 | $27,742 | 5,880 |
| Other Gambling Service Worker | $32,990 | $27,199 | 490 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $32,770 | $27,033 | 11,660 |
| Gambling Booth Cashier | $32,200 | $26,604 | 230 |
| Actor | $31,200 | $25,850 | 1,060 |
| Bartender | $31,200 | $25,850 | 43,010 |
| Busser and Dining Room Attendant | $31,200 | $25,850 | 21,290 |
| Gambling Dealer | $31,200 | $25,850 | 2,470 |
| Restaurant Host and Hostess | $31,200 | $25,850 | 16,500 |
| Telemarketer | $31,200 | $25,850 | 870 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $31,200 | $25,850 | 72,900 |
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Questions about pay in Illinois
What is the highest-paying job in Illinois?
BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 2 jobs in Illinois, such as emergency medicine physician. Of the jobs with an exact median, cardiologist pays most: $517,850, or $326,026 after tax.
What is the most common job in Illinois?
Hand Laborer and Material Mover: about 195,390 people in Illinois, with a median of $40,550.
How much do you take home on the median Illinois salary?
The median pay for all jobs in Illinois is $51,960 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $41,503 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Illinois tax.
Which job pays more in Illinois than in the rest of the US?
Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Illinois, mechanical insulation worker pays furthest above its US median: $100,400 here, 72% more than the national $58,340.
Where do these figures come from?
Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Illinois. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.