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Average salary by job family in Peoria
| Management | $135,260 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $123,500 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $117,410 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $114,980 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $101,830 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $91,280 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $85,390 |
| Construction and Extraction | $76,430 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $63,550 |
| Protective Service | $62,830 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,290 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,480 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $55,930 |
| Production | $54,370 |
| Sales and Related | $49,290 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,930 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $47,310 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,630 |
| Healthcare Support | $41,550 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,570 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,510 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,500 |
Highest-paying jobs in Peoria
- Chief Executives$312,950
- Nurse Anesthetists$284,670
- Physicians, All Other$251,590
- Family Medicine Physicians$234,050
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$196,750
- Dentists, General$195,260
- Purchasing Managers$182,290
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$179,230
- Lawyers$171,780
- Financial Managers$166,260
Most common jobs in Peoria and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 5,460 | $86,570 | $81,010 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,140 | $119,290 | $98,290 |
| Cashiers | 4,020 | $32,780 | $31,200 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,710 | $37,360 | $33,870 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 3,620 | $36,790 | $35,870 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,260 | $32,760 | $31,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,750 | $40,610 | $37,420 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,740 | $42,580 | $43,040 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,590 | $36,790 | $36,330 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,420 | $43,910 | $41,600 |
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Cost of living in Peoria
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $68,130 therefore buys what $74,679 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $172,742, 2.4 times the median household income of $70,872.
$172,742typical home value
$70,872median household income
91.2BEA price parity
365,773metro population
Take-home pay in Peoria
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,560 | $29,887 | $2,491 |
| Median wage | $49,590 | $39,712 | $3,309 |
| Average wage | $68,130 | $53,528 | $4,461 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,630 | $61,049 | $5,087 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Salaries for every job in Peoria
Management26 jobs
- Chief Executives$313K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$197K
- Purchasing Managers$182K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$179K
- Financial Managers$166K
- Marketing Managers$163K
- Human Resources Managers$157K
- Sales Managers$148K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Industrial Production Managers$142K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$138K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$129K
- Training and Development Managers$125K
- Public Relations Managers$125K
- General and Operations Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$118K
- Construction Managers$112K
- Fundraising Managers$106K
- Facilities Managers$105K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$103K
- Administrative Services Managers$101K
- Social and Community Service Managers$78K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$74K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$72K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56K
Legal4 jobs
Architecture and Engineering14 jobs
- Mechanical Engineers$131K
- Industrial Engineers$121K
- Engineers, All Other$118K
- Electrical Engineers$112K
- Chemical Engineers$109K
- Civil Engineers$101K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$96K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$87K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Surveyors$78K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$60K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$59K
Computer and Mathematical13 jobs
- Database Architects$145K
- Computer Network Architects$140K
- Information Security Analysts$134K
- Software Developers$129K
- Operations Research Analysts$126K
- Data Scientists$118K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$114K
- Computer Systems Analysts$110K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$100K
- Database Administrators$96K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$89K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical32 jobs
- Nurse Anesthetists$285K
- Physicians, All Other$252K
- Family Medicine Physicians$234K
- Dentists, General$195K
- Veterinarians$156K
- Optometrists$156K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Physician Assistants$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$126K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Occupational Therapists$95K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$92K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$84K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$83K
- Dental Hygienists$80K
- Respiratory Therapists$78K
- Chiropractors$74K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$70K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$67K
- Surgical Technologists$63K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$56K
- Paramedics$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$44K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$43K
- Opticians, Dispensing$43K
- Psychiatric Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$40K
Business and Financial Operations25 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$147K
- Project Management Specialists$121K
- Financial Risk Specialists$121K
- Management Analysts$108K
- Labor Relations Specialists$103K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$97K
- Logisticians$92K
- Financial Examiners$91K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$90K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$89K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Loan Officers$88K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85K
- Compliance Officers$85K
- Insurance Underwriters$83K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81K
- Training and Development Specialists$80K
- Cost Estimators$80K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$79K
- Human Resources Specialists$78K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$77K
- Credit Analysts$74K
- Fundraisers$69K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$58K
Life, Physical, and Social Science12 jobs
- Chemists$117K
- Microbiologists$103K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$100K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$96K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$85K
- Psychologists, All Other$78K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$77K
- School Psychologists$75K
- Biological Technicians$66K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Chemical Technicians$60K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$54K
Construction and Extraction15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$96K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$85K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$82K
- Electricians$82K
- Sheet Metal Workers$81K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79K
- Carpenters$75K
- Roofers$71K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$69K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$67K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$66K
- Construction Laborers$65K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$65K
- Carpet Installers$59K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$59K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair23 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$87K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$79K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$73K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$72K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$71K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$67K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$67K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$66K
- Millwrights$65K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$65K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$61K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$58K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$49K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$44K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$41K
Protective Service13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$109K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$80K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$74K
- Firefighters$73K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$63K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Security Guards$43K
- Bailiffs$43K
- School Bus Monitors$36K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$32K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media14 jobs
- Art Directors$93K
- Technical Writers$87K
- Public Relations Specialists$83K
- Editors$62K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- Coaches and Scouts$58K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$55K
- Producers and Directors$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Interpreters and Translators$52K
- Broadcast Technicians$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Photographers$41K
- Floral Designers$35K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$76K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$62K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Clergy$57K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$57K
- Social Workers, All Other$55K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Religious Workers, All Other$48K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42K
Educational Instruction and Library25 jobs
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$125K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$104K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$66K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Instructional Coordinators$61K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$56K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$55K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$51K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Tutors$44K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35K
Production34 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$65K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$62K
- Production Workers, All Other$60K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Machinists$55K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$54K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$52K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$52K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Helpers--Production Workers$50K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46K
- Food Batchmakers$44K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$44K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38K
- Bakers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$128K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$108K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$107K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Insurance Sales Agents$58K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Advertising Sales Agents$49K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$46K
- Parts Salespersons$44K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Cashiers$33K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$70K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$67K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$62K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$58K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$50K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$50K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48K
- Procurement Clerks$47K
- Bill and Account Collectors$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- File Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Office Clerks, General$44K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$43K
- Data Entry Keyers$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$41K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$40K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Tellers$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry2 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$149K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$57K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$55K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$54K
- Bus Drivers, School$49K
- Light Truck Drivers$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Parking Attendants$37K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$36K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$35K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Physical Therapist Assistants$63K
- Massage Therapists$56K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$55K
- Medical Transcriptionists$47K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Dental Assistants$46K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
Personal Care and Service10 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$46K
- Residential Advisors$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$44K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36K
- Recreation Workers$35K
- Animal Caretakers$35K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$32K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$51K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$46K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Cooks, Short Order$35K
- Bartenders$35K
- Waiters and Waitresses$35K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Cooks, Fast Food$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33K
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Salary in Peoria: questions
What is a good salary in Peoria?
Half of all workers in the Peoria metro earn less than $49,590 and the average is $68,130. Earning more than $79,630 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Peoria to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $64,547, because prices here are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Peoria?
Chief Executives ($312,950), Nurse Anesthetists ($284,670), Physicians, All Other ($251,590).
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 Peoria, IL (37900), all occupations and 377 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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