$90,446
Avg. Median Salary
+3% vs national
1,528,960
Total Employment
$175,140
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area has salary data for 56 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $90,446,
which is 3% above the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Dentists, General at $175,140 median annual salary,
while Fast Food and Counter Workers has the lowest median at $33,020.
The largest employer category is General and Operations Managers with 121,110 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| 1 | Dentists, General | $175,140 | 3,980 |
| 2 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $168,230 | 21,760 |
| 3 | Lawyers | $166,090 | 28,380 |
| 4 | Financial Managers | $164,470 | 41,170 |
| 5 | Marketing Managers | $158,800 | 17,970 |
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | General and Operations Managers | 121,110 | $105,310 |
| 2 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 104,270 | $33,020 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 100,620 | $96,480 |
| 4 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 94,530 | $36,340 |
| 5 | Customer Service Representatives | 81,630 | $45,820 |
All Occupations in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Dentists, General | $175,140 | 3,980 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $168,230 | 21,760 |
| Lawyers | $166,090 | 28,380 |
| Financial Managers | $164,470 | 41,170 |
| Marketing Managers | $158,800 | 17,970 |
| Sales Managers | $147,940 | 24,390 |
| Pharmacists | $137,610 | 9,630 |
| Computer and Information Analysts | $135,120 | 230 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,690 | 6,930 |
| Software Developers | $130,030 | 41,320 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $124,350 | 15,760 |
| Physician Assistants | $122,990 | 3,180 |
| Information Security Analysts | $116,520 | 3,460 |
| Data Scientists | $112,640 | 5,840 |
| Electrical Engineers | $109,010 | 4,340 |
| General and Operations Managers | $105,310 | 121,110 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,200 | 8,360 |
| Financial Analysts | $102,790 | 14,970 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $102,080 | 8,390 |
| Industrial Engineers | $100,940 | 10,640 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,390 | 6,050 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,280 | 8,870 |
| Electricians | $99,540 | 16,690 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $99,510 | 15,940 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $98,890 | 14,230 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $98,790 | 7,370 |
| Registered Nurses | $96,480 | 100,620 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $92,890 | 70 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $81,210 | 41,860 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $80,440 | 34,720 |
| Medical Scientists | $78,560 | 3,760 |
| Loan Officers | $77,270 | 7,040 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,380 | 27,750 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $75,020 | 45,400 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $74,400 | 6,140 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $72,920 | 11,800 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $69,080 | 42,390 |
| Construction Laborers | $68,410 | 23,300 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $66,930 | 10,250 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $64,600 | 12,150 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $63,910 | 4,890 |
| Graphic Designers | $62,490 | 6,080 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $62,430 | 54,680 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $62,340 | 13,370 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $59,570 | 18,330 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $58,340 | 18,180 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $50,390 | 36,080 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $49,690 | 52,700 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $47,270 | 36,380 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $45,820 | 81,630 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $37,420 | 72,020 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,090 | 47,100 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $36,830 | 43,600 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $36,340 | 94,530 |
| Childcare Workers | $34,110 | 16,910 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,020 | 104,270 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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