May 2025 OEWS · Illinois
Highest-paying jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
All-occupations median
$54,720
- 10th percentile
- $34,260
- 25th percentile
- $38,480
- Median
- $54,720
- 75th percentile
- $86,670
- 90th percentile
- $130,790
- Mean
- $73,380
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 4,513,280.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 103.595, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
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Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologists | Not available | $236,800 | $479,910 | $479,920 |
| Cardiologists | 150 | $84,440 | $475,590 | $749,590 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 340 | $73,320 | $462,620 | $663,980 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 50 | $139,250 | $446,510 | $758,800 |
| Dermatologists | Not available | $148,550 | $435,750 | $538,180 |
| Chief Executives | 3,610 | $142,940 | $344,960 | $599,520 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | Not available | $193,230 | $336,660 | $546,710 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 6,360 | $179,840 | $293,490 | $429,040 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | 510 | $53,970 | $284,630 | $421,300 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 150 | $185,160 | $269,160 | $288,080 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 840 | $103,490 | $265,880 | $479,410 |
| Psychiatrists | 600 | $134,770 | $258,750 | $487,560 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 680 | $67,080 | $226,060 | $521,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,430 | $94,990 | $225,080 | $320,380 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | 1,120 | $208,000 | $208,000 | $369,800 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | 850 | $89,690 | $189,780 | $225,680 |
| Pediatricians, General | 860 | $106,520 | $188,340 | $379,260 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 24,950 | $112,980 | $173,760 | $280,060 |
| Financial Managers | 41,590 | $103,490 | $168,810 | $321,200 |
| Podiatrists | Not available | $67,910 | $167,140 | $327,580 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 2,270 | $87,010 | $167,040 | $293,270 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | 160 | $49,500 | $166,390 | $223,250 |
| Lawyers | 28,320 | $87,070 | $165,660 | $331,140 |
| Medical Dosimetrists | 110 | $127,760 | $165,620 | $174,800 |
| Marketing Managers | 17,400 | $98,400 | $165,340 | $277,220 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 6,670 | $112,440 | $163,430 | $235,240 |
| Sales Managers | 25,390 | $80,060 | $158,690 | $288,430 |
| Therapists, All Other | Not available | $61,210 | $157,510 | $193,760 |
| Commercial Pilots | 840 | $51,890 | $157,420 | $376,830 |
| Human Resources Managers | 10,810 | $93,230 | $156,770 | $270,150 |
| Dentists, General | 5,910 | $123,920 | $156,100 | $290,850 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | 610 | $79,320 | $155,340 | $237,060 |
| Purchasing Managers | 3,250 | $102,690 | $155,080 | $225,450 |
| Veterinarians | 1,530 | $80,770 | $148,730 | $289,310 |
| Database Architects | 1,260 | $100,510 | $147,490 | $200,120 |
| Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers | 850 | $68,710 | $146,580 | $169,990 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 80 | $62,760 | $146,400 | $183,000 |
| Optometrists | 1,160 | $93,350 | $145,630 | $186,250 |
| Managers, All Other | 26,170 | $83,320 | $145,370 | $239,340 |
| Computer Network Architects | 5,400 | $95,930 | $143,800 | $205,340 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 1,050 | $17.08 | $53.16 | $131.40 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | Not available | $15.24 | $22.87 | $59.78 |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | 300 | $16.81 | $21.62 | $35.00 |
| Actors | 610 | $15.00 | $20.00 | $84.67 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $54,720. Employment is 4,513,280.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN?
Radiologists has the highest published annual median on this list, $479,910, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.