25 of the Highest Paying Jobs in Illinois for 2025

As inflation continues to rise across America, that means goods and services increase, as well.  People have started turning to two, three jobs just to get by now.

We all hope to find a job that makes us a lot of money, while at the same time makes us very happy. Waking up every day and going to a full-time job that leaves us feeling miserable... is never ideal.

If you're "stuck" where you're at and wondering, "what else is out there?" that can support you, comfortably pay your bills, and your lifestyle, maybe one of these jobs is for you.  Some are dangerous, tedious work, and others are extremely fulfilling.

It's never too late to switch it up and change the way you're doing life!

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25 of the Highest Paying Jobs in Illinois for 2025

• Owner Operator Truck Driver / $121,100-$329,500 per year
• Telemedicine Physician / $205,400-$308,600 per year
• Pilot Car Driver / $96,900-$150,200 per year
• Drone Pilot / $96,900-$150,200 per year
• Nurse Practitioner / $104,700-$145,400 per year
• Telemedicine Nurse Practitioner / $104,700-$145,400 per year
• Pharmacist / $112,900-$135,700 per year
• Power Lineman / $66,900-$131,800 per year
• PMHNP / $122,100-$130,800 per year
• State Government Positions / $91,100-$128,400 per year
• Legal Nurse Consultant / $65,900-$98,400 per year
• Medical Interpreter / $51,800-$80,400 per year
• School Social Worker / $50,900-$69,800 per year
• High School Social Studies Teacher / $48,500-$64,900 per year
• Animal Shelter Staff / $43,600-$61,500 per year
• Loan Signing Agent / $32,900-$49,400 per year
• Yard Spotter / $38,800-$46,500 per year
• Tutors / $29,100-$46,000 per year
• Data Entry Positions / $32,900-$44,100 per year
• Caddie / $34,900-$43,600 per year
• Park Ranger / $34,900-$43,100 per year
• Medical Scribe / $30,500-$41,200 per year
• Ranch Hand / $29,100-$39,200 per year
• House Sitter / $28,100-$38,300 per year
• Full Time Babysitter / $23,253-$36,415 per year
  

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Maybe one of the jobs above you never thought you'd be good at.  Well, now's the time to figure that out!  Step out of your comfort zone and try something different.  Don't waste another year working a job that you absolutely can't stand.  Life is too short.

Happy money making!