May 2025 OEWS · Illinois
Highest-paying jobs in Peoria, IL
All-occupations median
$49,590
- 10th percentile
- $31,200
- 25th percentile
- $36,560
- Median
- $49,590
- 75th percentile
- $79,630
- 90th percentile
- $124,760
- Mean
- $68,130
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
Employment across all occupations: 166,020.
The 2024 all-items regional price parity for this metro is 91.231, with the United States at 100. Compare prices.
Highest published annual medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | 100 | $96,600 | $310,930 | $313,110 |
| Chief Executives | 100 | $116,330 | $270,090 | $516,830 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 50 | $130,670 | $241,910 | $367,780 |
| Physicians, All Other | 580 | $65,750 | $224,690 | $446,190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 540 | $126,620 | $212,820 | $267,690 |
| Purchasing Managers | 210 | $117,360 | $174,430 | $276,550 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 880 | $102,840 | $173,870 | $265,320 |
| Dentists, General | 110 | $75,470 | $168,780 | $345,680 |
| Optometrists | 50 | $128,400 | $166,600 | $203,410 |
| Lawyers | 560 | $79,260 | $161,150 | $293,940 |
| Financial Managers | 1,170 | $89,990 | $155,840 | $292,460 |
| Marketing Managers | 480 | $91,350 | $155,400 | $284,450 |
| Human Resources Managers | 310 | $81,310 | $154,490 | $260,040 |
| Database Architects | 30 | $107,590 | $154,400 | $176,690 |
| Computer Network Architects | 260 | $77,380 | $144,680 | $215,210 |
| Pharmacists | 340 | $109,910 | $139,900 | $162,390 |
| Veterinarians | 70 | $61,980 | $135,860 | $269,700 |
| Physician Assistants | 110 | $106,730 | $133,170 | $156,690 |
| Managers, All Other | 640 | $77,740 | $132,900 | $217,120 |
| Information Security Analysts | 460 | $102,440 | $132,090 | $167,820 |
| Sales Managers | 600 | $68,350 | $131,660 | $264,180 |
| Software Developers | 1,650 | $89,350 | $130,590 | $166,680 |
| Industrial Production Managers | 370 | $81,150 | $129,500 | $226,240 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 130 | $62,830 | $129,300 | $170,620 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 320 | $99,590 | $128,920 | $157,670 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 2,120 | $99,880 | $128,710 | $166,620 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 240 | $71,030 | $128,040 | $181,770 |
| Project Management Specialists | 730 | $67,570 | $123,730 | $171,040 |
| Training and Development Managers | 50 | $68,220 | $120,420 | $171,030 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 320 | $70,590 | $120,250 | $219,310 |
| Data Scientists | 340 | $74,290 | $120,000 | $157,260 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | 60 | $74,320 | $119,580 | $156,830 |
| Public Relations Managers | 50 | $55,640 | $119,550 | $210,320 |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,500 | $78,080 | $117,180 | $166,660 |
| Engineers, All Other | 120 | $62,140 | $114,820 | $157,580 |
| Chemical Engineers | 30 | $82,190 | $111,880 | $123,540 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Not available | $64,100 | $110,540 | $177,210 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 700 | $76,380 | $110,510 | $199,540 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | 200 | $62,690 | $108,930 | $295,790 |
| Construction Managers | 640 | $65,090 | $105,900 | $159,390 |
Occupations with an hourly median only
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | 50 | $18.70 | $39.22 | $96.22 |
Largest occupations
Questions this page answers
What is the median wage in Peoria, IL?
Across all occupations, the May 2025 median annual wage in Peoria, IL is $49,590. Employment is 166,020.
Which published occupation has the highest median in Peoria, IL?
Nurse Anesthetists has the highest published annual median on this list, $310,930, in the May 2025 OEWS estimates for Peoria, IL.