What is the average salary in Bloomington, IL?
$66,890a year
Average yearly pay across 268 jobs with official data in the Bloomington, IL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $32.16
- Jobs with data
- 268
- Workers counted
- 70,320
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $356,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $169,700 |
| Computer Network Architect | $161,800 |
| Database Architect | $161,400 |
| Dentist | $160,800 |
| Financial Manager | $156,200 |
| Sales Manager | $154,300 |
| Manager | $153,200 |
| Business Teacher | $148,300 |
| Human Resources Manager | $144,800 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,200 |
| Registered Nurse | $79,970 |
| Cashier | $31,200 |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,670 |
| General and Operations Manager | $93,250 |
| Software Developer | $123,300 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $36,660 |
| Financial Manager | $156,200 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $31,200 |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,120 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$96,820
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$133,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,700
- Construction Manager$97,500
- Education Administrator$102,600
- Education Administrator$103,400
- Education and Childcare Administrator$48,860
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$86,300
- Facilities Manager$99,910
- Financial Manager$156,200
- Food Service Manager$57,690
- General and Operations Manager$93,250
- Human Resources Manager$144,800
- Industrial Production Manager$118,400
- Manager$153,200
- Medical and Health Services Manager$109,300
- Property$62,880
- Public Relations Manager$116,000
- Sales Manager$154,300
- Social and Community Service Manager$84,130
- Transportation$100,400
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$76,510
- Business Operations Specialist$76,610
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$75,420
- Claims Adjuster$70,400
- Compensation$71,110
- Compliance Officer$64,030
- Cost Estimator$80,590
- Financial and Investment Analyst$77,280
- Financial Examiner$76,430
- Financial Specialist$62,680
- Fundraiser$60,450
- Human Resources Specialist$74,210
- Loan Officer$67,140
- Logistician$78,030
- Management Analyst$113,100
- Meeting$50,610
- Personal Financial Advisor$141,100
- Project Management Specialist$101,100
- Training and Development Specialist$75,550
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$161,800
- Computer Network Support Specialist$68,840
- Computer Systems Analyst$103,000
- Computer User Support Specialist$54,460
- Data Scientist$120,800
- Database Architect$161,400
- Information Security Analyst$125,100
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$97,580
- Operations Research Analyst$76,890
- Software Developer$123,300
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$102,100
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$82,250
- Civil Engineer$97,070
- Electrical Engineer$98,920
- Electronics Engineer$131,300
- Engineer$99,930
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$79,800
- Industrial Engineer$98,950
- Mechanical Engineer$100,500
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,530
Life, physical, and social science
- School Psychologist$80,760
Community and social service
- Child$58,440
- Clergy$52,650
- Educational$51,820
- Healthcare Social Worker$78,960
- Rehabilitation Counselor$42,950
- Social and Human Service Assistant$41,560
- Substance Abuse$55,890
Legal
- Lawyer$124,100
- Legal Support Worker$31,890
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$60,160
Educational instruction and library
- Art$66,300
- Biological Science Teacher$87,620
- Business Teacher$148,300
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$64,620
- Chemistry Teacher$90,840
- Communications Teacher$85,390
- Education Teacher$62,950
- Elementary School Teacher$65,590
- English Language and Literature Teacher$78,860
- Health Specialties Teacher$73,850
- History Teacher$66,330
- Instructional Coordinator$60,860
- Kindergarten Teacher$65,180
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$66,180
- Library Technician$47,930
- Mathematical Science Teacher$85,280
- Middle School Teacher$63,110
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$75,020
- Preschool Teacher$37,720
- Psychology Teacher$84,110
- Secondary School Teacher$66,280
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$36,620
- Special Education Teacher$64,250
- Special Education Teacher$64,060
- Special Education Teacher$62,280
- Substitute Teacher$36,330
- Teaching Assistant$36,040
- Teaching Assistant$31,710
- Tutor$35,120
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$53,210
- Graphic Designer$57,230
- Interior Designer$60,420
- Public Relations Specialist$91,630
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Chiropractor$71,120
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$75,530
- Dental Hygienist$78,220
- Dentist$160,800
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$93,860
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$61,670
- Emergency Medical Technician$41,070
- Health Technologist and Technician$47,880
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$67,270
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$81,070
- Medical Records Specialist$47,710
- Nurse Practitioner$139,200
- Occupational Therapist$90,060
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,050
- Optician$40,150
- Optometrist$132,700
- Pharmacist$139,100
- Pharmacy Technician$42,990
- Physical Therapist$97,250
- Physician$356,800
- Psychiatric Technician$40,480
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$74,590
- Registered Nurse$79,970
- Respiratory Therapist$75,490
- Speech-Language Pathologist$84,330
- Surgical Technologist$68,140
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$46,940
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,390
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$31,200
- Massage Therapist$55,150
- Medical Assistant$38,070
- Medical Equipment Preparer$41,550
- Nursing Assistant$43,180
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$60,050
- Phlebotomist$40,540
- Physical Therapist Assistant$59,590
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,540
Protective service
- Firefighter$69,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$94,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$134,100
- Lifeguard$33,270
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,480
- School Bus Monitor$33,750
- Security Guard$35,520
- Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$31,200
- Chef and Head Cook$55,700
- Cook$31,430
- Cook$37,950
- Cook$35,310
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$31,200
- Dishwasher$31,390
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$31,200
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$36,780
- Food Preparation Worker$32,030
- Food Server$33,540
- Host and Hostess$31,200
- Waiter and Waitress$31,200
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$31,200
- Animal Caretaker$31,280
- Childcare Worker$33,140
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,590
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$40,830
- Recreation Worker$36,030
- Residential Advisor$51,680
- Usher$31,220
Sales and related
- Cashier$31,200
- Counter and Rental Clerk$36,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$78,790
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,020
- Insurance Sales Agent$82,040
- Parts Salesperson$43,960
- Real Estate Sales Agent$45,360
- Retail Salesperson$31,670
- Sales Representative$59,500
- Sales Representatives of Service$61,850
- Security$60,100
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$45,940
- Billing and Posting Clerk$45,020
- Bookkeeping$45,220
- Court$47,190
- Customer Service Representative$39,120
- Data Entry Keyer$36,260
- Dispatcher$50,360
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,690
- File Clerk$36,090
- Hotel$31,200
- Human Resources Assistant$44,000
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$46,040
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,370
- Library Assistant$31,200
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,700
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$37,290
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,940
- Office Clerk$41,320
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$62,400
- Postal Service Clerk$59,970
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,960
- Production$60,550
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$56,540
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$35,340
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$51,880
- Shipping$40,230
- Switchboard Operator$38,480
- Teller$37,040
- Weigher$48,680
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$45,280
- Farmworker and Laborer$47,210
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$75,470
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$61,370
- Construction and Building Inspector$79,250
- Construction Laborer$60,650
- Electrician$79,430
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$94,080
- Highway Maintenance Worker$61,290
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$96,250
- Painter$46,570
- Plumber$77,700
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$60,720
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,160
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$46,260
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,470
- Computer$35,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$66,490
- Heating$64,030
- Home Appliance Repairer$46,020
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$77,400
- Installation$53,050
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$48,070
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,750
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$60,810
Production
- Baker$34,440
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,400
- Coating$47,150
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$53,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$79,650
- Inspector$46,690
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$37,060
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$47,890
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$41,330
- Printing Press Operator$37,330
- Production Worker$36,230
- Tool and Die Maker$64,320
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$79,220
- Welder$47,180
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$31,200
- Bus Driver$45,500
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$32,050
- Driver/Sales Worker$35,260
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,470
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$54,610
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$40,400
- Laborer and Freight$36,610
- Light Truck Driver$41,410
- Packer and Packager$31,730
- Parking Attendant$35,500
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$31,980
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,030
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Bloomington, IL?
About $66,890 a year ($32.16 an hour): the average of the 268 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Bloomington, IL?
Physician ($356,800), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,700), Computer Network Architect ($161,800).
What are the most common jobs in Bloomington, IL?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,430 jobs), Registered Nurse (1,990 jobs), Cashier (1,980 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.