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Average salary by job family in Bloomington
| Management | $147,780 |
|---|---|
| Computer and Mathematical | $118,080 |
| Legal | $108,520 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $90,650 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $90,470 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $87,860 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $83,890 |
| Construction and Extraction | $72,250 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $71,200 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $63,200 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $59,480 |
| Protective Service | $59,340 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,150 |
| Production | $55,360 |
| Sales and Related | $50,590 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $49,160 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $48,070 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,530 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,830 |
| Healthcare Support | $40,470 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,940 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,110 |
Highest-paying jobs in Bloomington
- Physicians, All Other$302,230
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$194,340
- Financial Managers$181,650
- Dentists, General$180,320
- Sales Managers$176,310
- Managers, All Other$164,000
- Personal Financial Advisors$161,600
- Human Resources Managers$159,790
- Computer Network Architects$155,430
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$151,860
Most common jobs in Bloomington and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,430 | $32,280 | $31,200 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,990 | $84,690 | $79,970 |
| Cashiers | 1,980 | $33,160 | $31,200 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,910 | $36,310 | $31,670 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,900 | $120,560 | $93,250 |
| Software Developers | 1,570 | $129,190 | $123,320 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,570 | $39,550 | $36,660 |
| Financial Managers | 1,400 | $181,650 | $156,240 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,370 | $35,320 | $31,200 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,280 | $45,610 | $41,320 |
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Cost of living in Bloomington
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 93.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $70,010 therefore buys what $74,847 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $260,134, 3.3 times the median household income of $78,329.
$260,134typical home value
$78,329median household income
93.5BEA price parity
170,882metro population
Take-home pay in Bloomington
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,030 | $29,488 | $2,457 |
| Median wage | $53,140 | $42,388 | $3,532 |
| Average wage | $70,010 | $54,757 | $4,563 |
| 75th percentile wage | $82,900 | $63,188 | $5,266 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Bloomington
Management21 jobs
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$194K
- Financial Managers$182K
- Sales Managers$176K
- Managers, All Other$164K
- Human Resources Managers$160K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$152K
- Public Relations Managers$143K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$131K
- Industrial Production Managers$126K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$122K
- General and Operations Managers$121K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$117K
- Administrative Services Managers$113K
- Construction Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$100K
- Facilities Managers$100K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$88K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$83K
- Food Service Managers$65K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$155K
- Database Architects$150K
- Information Security Analysts$137K
- Software Developers$129K
- Data Scientists$128K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$108K
- Computer Systems Analysts$104K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100K
- Operations Research Analysts$83K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$78K
- Computer User Support Specialists$56K
Legal3 jobs
Business and Financial Operations19 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$162K
- Project Management Specialists$118K
- Management Analysts$115K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$107K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$89K
- Financial Examiners$88K
- Cost Estimators$84K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$78K
- Loan Officers$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$76K
- Training and Development Specialists$75K
- Compliance Officers$74K
- Logisticians$74K
- Fundraisers$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical27 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$302K
- Dentists, General$180K
- Pharmacists$143K
- Optometrists$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$126K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Chiropractors$93K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$91K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Registered Nurses$85K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$84K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Dental Hygienists$82K
- Respiratory Therapists$80K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Surgical Technologists$68K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$66K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$42K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
- Psychiatric Technicians$40K
Architecture and Engineering9 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$124K
- Engineers, All Other$104K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Electrical Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$96K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$85K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$78K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Construction and Extraction11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$88K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$81K
- Electricians$78K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$77K
- Carpenters$74K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$66K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$64K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$63K
- Construction Laborers$63K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$54K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media4 jobs
Educational Instruction and Library29 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$71K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$71K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$70K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Instructional Coordinators$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$62K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$47K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$42K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$40K
- Tutors$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$81K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$74K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$66K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$58K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Home Appliance Repairers$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$39K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$120K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$105K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81K
- Firefighters$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$59K
- Security Guards$41K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
Production14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$73K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$54K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$50K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$44K
- Printing Press Operators$43K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Bakers$36K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Insurance Sales Agents$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$86K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$72K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Cashiers$33K
Office and Administrative Support29 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$73K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$60K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$56K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$52K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$46K
- Office Clerks, General$46K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$43K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- File Clerks$38K
- Tellers$38K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Bus Drivers, School$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$41K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$40K
- Parking Attendants$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$35K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Healthcare Support10 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$60K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$59K
- Massage Therapists$57K
- Dental Assistants$47K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$43K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33K
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$52K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$40K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$39K
- Bartenders$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$32K
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Salary in Bloomington: questions
What is a good salary in Bloomington?
Half of all workers in the Bloomington metro earn less than $53,140 and the average is $70,010. Earning more than $82,900 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Bloomington to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,178, because prices here are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Bloomington?
Physicians, All Other ($302,230), Computer and Information Systems Managers ($194,340), Financial Managers ($181,650).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Bloomington, IL (14010), all occupations and 268 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
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