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124 Jobs That Pay Over $100K in Illinois (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 124 occupations in Illinois with a median salary above $100K per year. The highest-paying is Cardiologists at $517,850/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $100K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

124
Jobs Over $100K

$517,850

#1: Cardiologists

$144,278

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

920,820

Workers in These Jobs

All 124 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	Cardiologists	$517,850	$484,120	340
2	Dermatologists	$435,750	$367,430	N/A
3	Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric	$426,580	$409,500	170
4	Physicians, Pathologists	$381,770	$381,560	N/A
5	Orthodontists	$343,100	$335,910	N/A
6	Chief Executives	$331,920	$347,550	4,620
7	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$293,490	$316,140	6,460
8	Nurse Anesthetists	$286,830	$251,600	1,140
9	Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric	$284,630	$260,500	620
10	Psychiatrists	$258,740	$269,000	870
11	Family Medicine Physicians	$245,120	$229,370	1,960
12	Neurologists	$237,080	$258,020	240
13	Obstetricians and Gynecologists	$208,000	$244,730	1,290
14	Pediatricians, General	$196,760	$225,740	1,180
15	Air Traffic Controllers	$181,560	$164,200	990
16	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$171,730	$179,190	31,680
17	Podiatrists	$167,400	$176,140	N/A
18	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$167,330	$163,850	160
19	Financial Managers	$165,880	$183,920	52,720
20	Medical Dosimetrists	$163,860	$158,200	140
21	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$163,610	$170,480	8,900
22	Marketing Managers	$162,860	$170,370	21,140
23	Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators	$162,410	$131,290	80
24	Lawyers	$160,800	$181,240	33,590
25	Natural Sciences Managers	$159,670	$167,700	2,810
26	Dentists, General	$156,110	$193,050	6,940
27	Sales Managers	$155,280	$167,030	32,240
28	Purchasing Managers	$153,370	$161,930	4,160
29	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$151,730	$156,340	780
30	Human Resources Managers	$151,370	$162,450	13,520
31	Optometrists	$145,620	$143,720	1,540
32	Database Architects	$142,500	$144,790	1,590
33	Sociologists	$140,770	$143,940	N/A
34	General Internal Medicine Physicians	$140,680	$192,450	1,130
35	Pharmacists	$139,080	$138,070	12,070
36	Physicists	$137,140	$139,780	1,590
37	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$136,540	$142,950	630
38	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$135,430	$136,180	1,040
39	First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$135,080	$126,760	4,900
40	Nuclear Engineers	$134,510	$139,280	1,040
41	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$133,690	$125,180	1,080
42	Veterinarians	$133,580	$153,810	2,330
43	Computer Hardware Engineers	$133,220	$138,940	1,420
44	Computer Network Architects	$132,790	$138,530	7,810
45	Software Developers	$132,110	$136,540	56,310
46	Public Relations Managers	$131,990	$142,720	2,770
47	Physician Assistants	$131,950	$131,880	3,790
48	Mathematicians	$130,970	$121,990	60
49	Nurse Practitioners	$130,680	$130,940	9,270
50	Training and Development Managers	$130,610	$143,330	1,830
51	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$129,390	$132,450	960
52	Industrial Production Managers	$127,270	$135,560	11,570
53	Materials Engineers	$126,620	$122,070	290
54	Commercial Pilots	$126,100	$157,600	1,170
55	Materials Scientists	$125,850	$129,980	380
56	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$124,850	$128,760	460
57	Forensic Science Technicians	$124,790	$108,760	370
58	Radiation Therapists	$124,600	$114,470	N/A
59	Information Security Analysts	$124,180	$127,000	5,260
60	Nuclear Power Reactor Operators	$123,980	$124,850	410
61	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$123,500	$115,980	3,240
62	Chemical Engineers	$121,560	$123,570	520
63	Nurse Midwives	$120,840	$113,800	280
64	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$120,250	$129,630	11,030
65	Personal Financial Advisors	$120,130	$158,450	9,760
66	Statisticians	$119,760	$120,170	480
67	Hoist and Winch Operators	$118,210	$114,220	320
68	Medical and Health Services Managers	$117,850	$139,160	22,460
69	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators	$115,780	$106,410	1,680
70	Actuaries	$115,430	$129,580	2,280
71	Ship Engineers	$115,310	$103,420	110
72	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$113,360	$118,420	14,850
73	Tapers	$113,180	$107,380	320
74	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$112,280	$147,860	110
75	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$111,370	$116,190	230
76	Nuclear Technicians	$110,390	$105,680	780
77	Construction Managers	$109,160	$117,010	19,160
78	Aerospace Engineers	$108,940	$125,610	200
79	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$108,120	$107,820	3,090
80	Environmental Engineers	$107,990	$116,020	940
81	Electrical Engineers	$107,860	$114,640	5,460
82	Law Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,700	$136,280	470
83	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$107,690	$110,850	N/A
84	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$107,570	$117,270	7,350
85	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$107,470	$109,050	420
86	Terrazzo Workers and Finishers	$107,190	$92,670	N/A
87	Facilities Managers	$106,980	$113,070	9,180
88	Administrative Services Managers	$106,860	$114,940	12,040
89	Data Scientists	$106,560	$117,870	10,520
90	Fundraising Managers	$106,290	$117,980	2,860
91	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$105,750	$103,450	19,340
92	Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers	$105,580	$103,190	N/A
93	First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$105,450	$114,640	2,860
94	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,440	$101,360	340
95	Physical Therapists	$105,250	$109,080	9,800
96	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$104,990	$110,300	550
97	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$104,950	$105,110	620
98	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$104,910	$107,950	6,530
99	Database Administrators	$104,650	$108,300	2,340
100	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,580	$102,530	230
101	Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$104,440	$104,910	170
102	Power Plant Operators	$104,440	$103,620	1,160
103	Financial Risk Specialists	$104,300	$121,010	2,920
104	Management Analysts	$104,270	$114,410	45,820
105	Labor Relations Specialists	$104,180	$102,970	3,670
106	Political Scientists	$103,780	$104,460	110
107	General and Operations Managers	$103,570	$135,540	171,300
108	Art Directors	$103,550	$114,870	2,960
109	Project Management Specialists	$103,470	$111,230	27,180
110	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$102,890	$103,080	1,070
111	Epidemiologists	$102,720	$97,690	240
112	Mechanical Engineers	$102,680	$111,380	11,790
113	Structural Iron and Steel Workers	$101,850	$98,680	2,740
114	Computer Systems Analysts	$101,570	$104,190	20,610
115	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$101,470	$94,840	330
116	Financial and Investment Analysts	$101,180	$110,820	20,520
117	Geography Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,790	$96,590	140
118	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,700	$99,490	460
119	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$100,660	$98,730	3,270
120	Industrial Engineers	$100,540	$105,820	18,640
121	Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers	$100,520	$92,450	29,180
122	Insulation Workers, Mechanical	$100,400	$90,480	1,100
123	Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film	$100,170	$96,520	1,060
124	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$100,080	$105,450	9,820

Illinois High-Salary Insights

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

18.1% of all tracked occupations in IL earn a median salary above $100K. The entry point for this group is $100,080/year (Network and Computer Systems Administrators), while the top earner makes $517,850/year.

Illinois ranks #10 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 2025 BLS data, there are 124 occupations in Illinois with a median annual salary above $100K. This represents 18.1% of all tracked occupations in IL.

What is the highest paying job in Illinois?

The highest paying occupation in Illinois is Cardiologists with a median salary of $517,850 per year based on 2025 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 $100,080/year (Network and Computer Systems Administrators). 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 124 occupations that pay over $100K in Illinois is $144,278 per year (2025 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.

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics