93 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Illinois (2024)

There are 93 occupations in Illinois with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is General Internal Medicine Physicians at $225,730/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

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93
Jobs Over $100K

$225,730

#1: General Internal Medicine Physicians

$123,088

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

766,880

Workers in These Jobs

All 93 Jobs Paying Over $100K in Illinois

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.

#	Occupation	Median Salary	Mean Salary	Workers
1	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$225,730	$226,750	2,180
2	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$216,280	$239,540	110
3	Pediatricians, General	$174,970	$196,980	1,790
4	Air Traffic Controllers	$171,810	$154,830	950
5	Physicians, All Other	$171,420	$212,250	17,660
6	Psychiatrists	$171,370	$225,240	690
7	Radiologists	$170,240	$278,810	1,050
8	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$164,240	$163,930	26,940
9	Lawyers	$161,880	$178,380	31,280
10	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$160,220	$161,450	8,310
11	Dentists, General	$159,290	$165,760	5,840
12	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$150,360	$162,970	350
13	Financial Managers	$149,900	$173,210	48,810
14	Marketing Managers	$149,430	$156,730	24,910
15	Physicists	$144,620	$147,790	900
16	Natural Sciences Managers	$138,340	$154,140	2,910
17	Purchasing Managers	$136,930	$149,430	3,650
18	Petroleum Engineers	$136,190	$140,580	60
19	Medical Dosimetrists	$135,960	$136,540	80
20	Sales Managers	$135,680	$156,870	32,710
21	Pharmacists	$135,120	$133,050	12,090
22	Human Resources Managers	$132,170	$148,660	13,680
23	Managers, All Other	$132,070	$143,940	N/A
24	Computer Network Architects	$131,740	$135,690	6,770
25	Optometrists	$131,060	$129,440	1,650
26	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,920	$138,910	1,280
27	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$130,740	$129,610	490
28	Training and Development Managers	$130,500	$143,310	1,560
29	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$129,840	$106,650	1,130
30	Database Architects	$128,990	$124,240	1,500
31	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$128,460	$119,800	6,030
32	Family Medicine Physicians	$128,350	$167,480	2,440
33	Public Relations Managers	$127,040	$134,850	3,440
34	Nurse Practitioners	$126,950	$126,900	9,220
35	Nurse Midwives	$126,450	$123,820	200
36	Software Developers	$126,200	$123,700	56,290
37	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$125,990	$114,010	N/A
38	Computer Hardware Engineers	$123,590	$127,440	1,310
39	Nuclear Engineers	$121,550	$121,540	440
40	Actuaries	$119,650	$136,850	1,860
41	Industrial Production Managers	$119,190	$125,390	11,160
42	Physician Assistants	$118,400	$122,720	3,890
43	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$117,990	$120,470	7,620
44	Information Security Analysts	$116,800	$121,110	4,450
45	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$116,580	$134,900	530
46	Aerospace Engineers	$116,520	$125,450	670
47	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$116,450	$115,410	190
48	Statisticians	$114,180	$117,170	460
49	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$112,950	$94,630	140
50	Hoist and Winch Operators	$111,470	$108,130	280
51	Sociologists	$111,380	$120,320	N/A
52	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$110,790	$114,130	450
53	Computer Occupations, All Other	$110,160	$110,330	10,140
54	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$109,470	$113,920	550
55	Medical and Health Services Managers	$109,050	$131,980	18,970
56	Data Scientists	$108,580	$115,840	6,320
57	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$108,280	$117,550	610
58	Construction Managers	$108,140	$116,120	15,930
59	Engineers, All Other	$107,490	$109,670	2,740
60	Physical Scientists, All Other	$107,340	$110,890	620
61	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$107,310	$114,230	14,190
62	Chemical Engineers	$107,080	$110,590	220
63	Materials Scientists	$106,920	$115,130	580
64	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$106,790	$100,610	1,490
65	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$106,540	$99,520	4,550
66	Economists	$105,430	$119,870	670
67	Administrative Services Managers	$104,800	$119,580	12,920
68	Management Analysts	$104,610	$121,310	44,210
69	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$104,180	$103,990	260
70	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$104,170	$114,310	1,690
71	Electrical Engineers	$104,120	$110,070	4,640
72	Power Plant Operators	$103,830	$97,320	1,270
73	Tapers	$103,600	$99,010	420
74	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$103,330	$105,400	2,390
75	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,230	$103,380	430
76	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$103,040	$108,160	1,590
77	Physical Therapists	$102,820	$104,640	10,610
78	Veterinarians	$102,750	$118,040	2,540
79	Sales Engineers	$102,500	$112,290	1,390
80	Facilities Managers	$102,250	$107,070	7,310
81	Art Directors	$102,050	$113,520	3,520
82	Environmental Engineers	$102,000	$103,890	1,610
83	Operations Research Analysts	$101,880	$106,300	5,320
84	Financial and Investment Analysts	$101,510	$120,390	17,060
85	Forensic Science Technicians	$101,300	$95,750	370
86	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,250	$98,940	180
87	General and Operations Managers	$101,250	$129,590	182,840
88	Fundraising Managers	$101,090	$109,830	2,180
89	Financial Risk Specialists	$100,700	$111,170	2,170
90	Web Developers	$100,580	$93,100	4,260
91	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,380	$101,980	220
92	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$100,280	$107,940	2,860
93	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$100,220	$112,480	12,640

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Illinois High-Salary Insights

The $100K+ jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Transportation fields.

12.6% of all tracked occupations in IL earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,220/year (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers), while the top earner makes $225,730/year.

Illinois ranks #12 among all 50 states for the number of $100K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $100K a year in Illinois?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 93 occupations in Illinois with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 12.6% of all tracked occupations in IL.

What is the highest paying job in Illinois?

The highest paying occupation in Illinois is General Internal Medicine Physicians with a median salary of $225,730 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $100K+ list in Illinois?

The entry point for the $100K+ list in Illinois is $100,220/year (Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers). Any occupation with a median salary above $100K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $100K+ jobs in Illinois?

The average median salary among all 93 occupations that pay over $100K in Illinois is $123,088 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $100K in Illinois?

High-paying jobs in Illinois typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $100K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $100K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $100K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics