What is the average salary in Champaign, IL?
$63,620a year
Average yearly pay across 320 jobs with official data in the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $30.59
- Jobs with data
- 320
- Workers counted
- 94,530
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $423,300 |
| Chief Executive | $310,700 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $282,400 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $174,000 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $148,300 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $140,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $140,000 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $139,800 |
| Pharmacist | $139,300 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $90,230 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $31,300 |
| Cashier | $32,130 |
| Teaching Assistant | $50,110 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $39,000 |
| General and Operations Manager | $96,610 |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,870 |
| Office Clerk | $48,800 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,400 |
| Laborer and Freight | $41,970 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$85,240
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$148,300
- Chief Executive$310,700
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,500
- Construction Manager$99,500
- Education Administrator$101,600
- Education and Childcare Administrator$58,970
- Entertainment and Recreation Manager$81,690
- Facilities Manager$106,700
- Financial Manager$127,700
- Food Service Manager$60,680
- Fundraising Manager$112,300
- General and Operations Manager$96,610
- Human Resources Manager$121,400
- Industrial Production Manager$122,600
- Manager$126,100
- Marketing Manager$106,300
- Medical and Health Services Manager$124,800
- Natural Sciences Manager$107,600
- Property$63,790
- Public Relations Manager$108,100
- Purchasing Manager$117,500
- Sales Manager$120,200
- Social and Community Service Manager$78,910
- Transportation$101,400
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$69,670
- Business Operations Specialist$76,260
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$74,800
- Claims Adjuster$74,590
- Compensation$64,920
- Compliance Officer$72,560
- Cost Estimator$63,630
- Credit Analyst$78,860
- Financial and Investment Analyst$84,330
- Financial Examiner$77,340
- Financial Specialist$71,010
- Fundraiser$61,820
- Human Resources Specialist$67,360
- Labor Relations Specialist$100,200
- Loan Officer$78,950
- Logistician$58,840
- Management Analyst$98,050
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,840
- Meeting$50,440
- Personal Financial Advisor$111,500
- Project Management Specialist$90,770
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$63,530
- Training and Development Specialist$64,950
Computer and mathematical
- Computer and Information Research Scientist$94,700
- Computer Network Architect$111,800
- Computer Network Support Specialist$66,260
- Computer Occupation$78,100
- Computer Programmer$89,380
- Computer Systems Analyst$86,690
- Computer User Support Specialist$57,720
- Data Scientist$91,760
- Database Administrator$114,600
- Information Security Analyst$95,220
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$85,080
- Software Developer$106,100
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$86,130
- Web and Digital Interface Designer$69,320
- Web Developer$85,880
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$81,110
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$51,920
- Civil Engineer$98,910
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$76,750
- Electrical Engineer$95,790
- Engineer$83,230
- Industrial Engineer$82,390
- Mechanical Engineer$101,100
Life, physical, and social science
- Agricultural Technician$63,080
- Biological Scientist$70,870
- Biological Technician$64,270
- Chemist$67,310
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$75,520
- Conservation Scientist$64,470
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$51,570
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$65,360
- Hydrologic Technician$54,200
- Medical Scientist$85,030
- Microbiologist$66,560
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$82,750
- School Psychologist$76,460
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$102,100
- Soil and Plant Scientist$64,460
- Urban and Regional Planner$81,840
Community and social service
- Child$60,360
- Clergy$62,540
- Community Health Worker$39,040
- Educational$58,230
- Healthcare Social Worker$62,860
- Rehabilitation Counselor$50,390
- Social and Human Service Assistant$44,640
- Social Worker$60,870
- Substance Abuse$68,300
Legal
- Lawyer$130,000
- Legal Support Worker$65,490
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$58,580
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$66,890
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,120
- Elementary School Teacher$59,650
- Health Specialties Teacher$139,800
- Instructional Coordinator$65,720
- Kindergarten Teacher$60,970
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$68,910
- Library Technician$53,680
- Middle School Teacher$59,630
- Preschool Teacher$39,510
- Secondary School Teacher$61,480
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$42,070
- Special Education Teacher$62,320
- Special Education Teacher$62,140
- Special Education Teacher$61,930
- Special Education Teacher$61,110
- Substitute Teacher$42,270
- Teaching Assistant$50,110
- Teaching Assistant$32,220
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$66,930
- Coach and Scout$66,150
- Editor$62,030
- Floral Designer$34,980
- Graphic Designer$60,200
- Interior Designer$64,440
- Interpreter and Translator$50,270
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$41,230
- Producer and Director$66,420
- Public Relations Specialist$67,130
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$65,400
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$60,630
- Dental Hygienist$81,110
- Dentist$174,000
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,400
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$64,400
- Family Medicine Physician$282,400
- General Internal Medicine Physician$63,800
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$56,850
- Health Technologist and Technician$49,410
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$64,130
- Medical Records Specialist$45,960
- Nurse Practitioner$137,100
- Occupational Therapist$80,040
- Optician$37,080
- Paramedic$50,100
- Pharmacist$139,300
- Pharmacy Technician$37,970
- Physical Therapist$97,840
- Physician$423,300
- Physician Assistant$140,000
- Psychiatric Technician$43,590
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$66,760
- Radiologist$239,200
- Registered Nurse$90,230
- Respiratory Therapist$74,660
- Speech-Language Pathologist$82,570
- Surgeon$71,050
- Surgical Assistant$74,490
- Veterinarian$106,500
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$53,110
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$47,120
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$35,430
- Massage Therapist$61,170
- Medical Assistant$39,130
- Medical Equipment Preparer$37,160
- Nursing Assistant$39,890
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$60,840
- Phlebotomist$45,480
- Physical Therapist Assistant$61,430
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$37,920
Protective service
- Bailiff$54,810
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$55,840
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$73,430
- Firefighter$62,190
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$94,180
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$107,900
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$78,520
- School Bus Monitor$33,900
- Security Guard$34,250
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$31,200
- Chef and Head Cook$48,040
- Cook$32,840
- Cook$38,330
- Cook$36,040
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$31,200
- Dishwasher$33,330
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$31,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,370
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$31,990
- Food Preparation Worker$31,850
- Food Server$34,580
- Host and Hostess$31,200
- Waiter and Waitress$31,200
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$47,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$56,320
- Janitor and Cleaner$39,000
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$38,270
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$34,890
- Pest Control Worker$44,990
- Pesticide Handler$49,740
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$31,610
- Animal Caretaker$32,950
- Childcare Worker$34,990
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$42,870
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$42,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$57,180
- Hairdresser$33,840
- Recreation Worker$33,910
- Residential Advisor$51,400
- Skincare Specialist$49,440
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$75,410
- Cashier$32,130
- Counter and Rental Clerk$39,520
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$78,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,420
- Insurance Sales Agent$53,050
- Parts Salesperson$41,560
- Real Estate Sales Agent$38,220
- Retail Salesperson$33,870
- Sales Representative$74,630
- Sales Representative$72,180
- Sales Representatives of Service$61,840
- Security$57,400
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$50,040
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,500
- Bookkeeping$48,830
- Courier and Messenger$37,300
- Court$44,320
- Customer Service Representative$41,280
- Data Entry Keyer$42,370
- Dispatcher$56,360
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$68,560
- File Clerk$43,690
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$63,820
- Hotel$33,680
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$44,140
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,460
- Library Assistant$33,510
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,210
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$35,460
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,060
- New Accounts Clerk$45,870
- Office Clerk$48,800
- Order Clerk$45,150
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$59,200
- Postal Service Clerk$61,050
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,990
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
- Production$58,780
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$53,590
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,880
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,260
- Shipping$45,810
- Teller$36,930
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$47,060
- Farmworker and Laborer$48,390
- First-Line Supervisors of Farming$64,970
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$83,250
- Carpenter$66,980
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$74,660
- Construction and Building Inspector$73,350
- Construction Laborer$59,460
- Electrician$100,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$96,940
- Highway Maintenance Worker$65,730
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$92,900
- Painter$84,370
- Plumber$95,530
- Roofer$60,150
- Sheet Metal Worker$92,710
- Structural Iron and Steel Worker$82,480
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,230
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$48,090
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$62,180
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$59,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,810
- Heating$74,880
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$74,420
- Installation$50,460
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$55,260
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,260
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$61,420
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$61,880
Production
- Baker$36,580
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$37,960
- Coating$45,090
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$48,320
- Cutting$47,560
- Electrical$46,140
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$73,530
- Food Processing Worker$39,250
- Helpers--Production Worker$43,980
- Inspector$47,050
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$34,650
- Machinist$58,910
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$42,730
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,790
- Molding$46,600
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$42,930
- Power Distributor and Dispatcher$80,800
- Printing Press Operator$44,400
- Production Worker$47,090
- Tool and Die Maker$58,000
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$61,720
- Welder$48,610
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$31,200
- Bus Driver$45,240
- Bus Driver$51,010
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$36,180
- Commercial Pilot$67,770
- Driver/Sales Worker$33,640
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$59,400
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$56,270
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$44,130
- Laborer and Freight$41,970
- Light Truck Driver$47,910
- Packer and Packager$35,150
- Parking Attendant$35,690
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$40,650
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$39,340
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,400
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Champaign, IL?
About $63,620 a year ($30.59 an hour): the average of the 320 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Champaign, IL?
Physician ($423,300), Chief Executive ($310,700), Family Medicine Physician ($282,400).
What are the most common jobs in Champaign, IL?
Registered Nurse (3,520 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,890 jobs), Cashier (2,500 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.