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Wages by occupation in Bloomington, IL
In Bloomington, IL, the median annual wage across all occupations was $51,270 in May 2024, with 90,160 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Bloomington, IL, the median annual wage across all occupations was $51,270 in May 2024, with 90,160 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $165,720 for Computer and Information Systems Managers, the lowest $29,120 for Home Health and Personal Care Aides. The largest occupation by headcount is Fast Food and Counter Workers with 2,660 jobs at a median of $29,610. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 760 | $165,720 | $123,750 | $210,270 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | — | $156,720 | $92,890 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 140 | $143,200 | $74,420 | $164,110 | evidence → |
| Sales Managers 11-2022 | 290 | $142,540 | $70,890 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1011 | — | $142,310 | $48,750 | $162,740 | evidence → |
| Managers, All Other 11-9199 | 350 | $138,300 | $75,650 | $208,430 | evidence → |
| Database Architects 15-1243 | 40 | $136,730 | $111,420 | $171,000 | evidence → |
| Information Security Analysts 15-1212 | 200 | $136,360 | $78,520 | $168,570 | evidence → |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 33-1012 | 80 | $135,430 | $72,090 | $176,060 | evidence → |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 390 | $133,340 | $80,880 | $190,050 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 100 | $133,160 | $83,780 | $173,830 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 40 | $130,970 | $76,430 | $144,710 | evidence → |
| Administrative Services Managers 11-3012 | 190 | $130,500 | $63,220 | $212,920 | evidence → |
| Computer Occupations, All Other 15-1299 | 100 | $130,330 | $56,480 | $136,450 | evidence → |
| Human Resources Managers 11-3121 | 140 | $129,820 | $81,960 | $196,210 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | — | $129,630 | $103,280 | $207,600 | evidence → |
| Nurse Practitioners 29-1171 | 160 | $129,270 | $101,300 | $154,320 | evidence → |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | — | $128,300 | $98,260 | $163,210 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 570 | $126,450 | $36,540 | $210,860 | evidence → |
| Financial Risk Specialists 13-2054 | 40 | $124,940 | $74,040 | $207,460 | evidence → |
| Physician Assistants 29-1071 | 50 | $123,490 | $102,420 | $154,810 | evidence → |
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 1,300 | $121,590 | $82,820 | $159,150 | evidence → |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers 15-1255 | 80 | $116,620 | $48,520 | $119,500 | evidence → |
| Veterinarians 29-1131 | 30 | $111,990 | $61,640 | $206,730 | evidence → |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15-1244 | 350 | $109,900 | $73,600 | $171,600 | evidence → |
| Industrial Production Managers 11-3051 | 170 | $108,810 | $78,450 | $165,620 | evidence → |
| Management Analysts 13-1111 | 600 | $107,600 | $78,100 | $158,770 | evidence → |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 920 | $107,450 | $84,050 | $135,260 | evidence → |
| Public Relations Managers 11-2032 | 60 | $106,200 | $61,610 | $206,280 | evidence → |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 60 | $104,990 | $57,190 | $134,910 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
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