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Average salary by job family in Decatur
| Management | $122,220 |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Engineering | $105,730 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $103,750 |
| Legal | $94,890 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $89,140 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $84,490 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $79,590 |
| Construction and Extraction | $76,040 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $66,950 |
| Protective Service | $64,290 |
| Production | $61,190 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $57,400 |
| Community and Social Service | $56,620 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $56,180 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $54,240 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $50,010 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,130 |
| Sales and Related | $47,710 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,610 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,720 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,570 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,640 |
Highest-paying jobs in Decatur
- Physicians, All Other$349,190
- Chief Executives$244,740
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$180,070
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$152,410
- Managers, All Other$148,860
- Financial Managers$145,060
- Industrial Production Managers$144,460
- Sales Managers$141,880
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$139,750
- Marketing Managers$136,660
Most common jobs in Decatur and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,430 | $48,110 | $46,010 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,350 | $63,570 | $61,380 |
| Cashiers | 1,210 | $33,320 | $31,320 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,060 | $49,960 | $50,040 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 990 | $62,550 | $59,100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 970 | $32,650 | $31,200 |
| General and Operations Managers | 950 | $120,130 | $96,120 |
| Retail Salespersons | 950 | $36,600 | $33,650 |
| Construction Laborers | 940 | $62,830 | $61,270 |
| Registered Nurses | 790 | $87,530 | $87,170 |
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Cost of living in Decatur
Prices in the Decatur area are 12% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 88.4 for 2024. The average local salary of $63,570 therefore buys what $71,894 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $126,931, 2.0 times the median household income of $62,449.
$126,931typical home value
$62,449median household income
88.4BEA price parity
102,591metro population
Take-home pay in Decatur
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,790 | $30,815 | $2,568 |
| Median wage | $51,290 | $40,994 | $3,416 |
| Average wage | $63,570 | $50,253 | $4,188 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,440 | $57,655 | $4,805 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Decatur
Management19 jobs
- Chief Executives$245K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$180K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$152K
- Managers, All Other$149K
- Financial Managers$145K
- Industrial Production Managers$144K
- Sales Managers$142K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$140K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Human Resources Managers$134K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$120K
- Construction Managers$118K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105K
- Facilities Managers$98K
- Administrative Services Managers$90K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$76K
- Social and Community Service Managers$75K
- Food Service Managers$70K
Architecture and Engineering2 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$116K
- Civil Engineers$101K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical12 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$349K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Physical Therapists$121K
- Nurse Practitioners$121K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Medical Records Specialists$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$37K
Legal2 jobs
Business and Financial Operations15 jobs
- Management Analysts$119K
- Project Management Specialists$104K
- Labor Relations Specialists$101K
- Cost Estimators$89K
- Logisticians$87K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$83K
- Accountants and Auditors$81K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$81K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74K
- Compliance Officers$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$69K
- Training and Development Specialists$56K
Computer and Mathematical5 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science1 jobs
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$92K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91K
- Carpenters$89K
- Electricians$87K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$82K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$73K
- Roofers$73K
- Construction Laborers$63K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$59K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$78K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$78K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Millwrights$69K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$52K
Protective Service4 jobs
Production14 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$88K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$66K
- Tool and Die Makers$61K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Food Batchmakers$57K
- Machinists$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$56K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$55K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Helpers--Production Workers$51K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
Educational Instruction and Library14 jobs
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$70K
- Instructional Coordinators$63K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Library Technicians$48K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$48K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$48K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43K
Community and Social Service8 jobs
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Community Health Workers$46K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media4 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$63K
- Light Truck Drivers$58K
- Bus Drivers, School$56K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$52K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$48K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$48K
- Driver/Sales Workers$45K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
Office and Administrative Support18 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$47K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Tellers$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$36K
Sales and Related9 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$102K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$90K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$70K
- Insurance Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Parts Salespersons$42K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$40K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$33K
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance4 jobs
Personal Care and Service6 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related11 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Bartenders$35K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
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Salary in Decatur: questions
What is a good salary in Decatur?
Half of all workers in the Decatur metro earn less than $51,290 and the average is $63,570. Earning more than $74,440 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Decatur to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $62,559, because prices here are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Decatur?
Physicians, All Other ($349,190), Chief Executives ($244,740), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($180,070).
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 Decatur, IL (19500), all occupations and 184 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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