Median DOL Salary
$88,631
Total DOL Filings
2,748
Companies Hiring
865
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
AURORA, IL$88,631
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in AURORA, IL is 45.5% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in AURORA
Highest-Paying Occupations in AURORA
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,837 | -28.9% | 10 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $116,000 | +10.2% | 8 |
| Chemical Engineers | $110,926 | -7.8% | 7 |
| Statisticians | $93,000 | -20.4% | 9 |
| Chief Executives | $90,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Sales Engineers | $84,274 | -14.7% | 8 |
| Materials Engineers | $79,751 | -24.8% | 16 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $78,479 | -23.6% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $77,958 | -21.8% | 35 |
| Engineers, All Other | $76,565 | -30% | 7 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $76,494 | +5% | 6 |
| Chemists | $70,845 | -27.1% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $70,845 | -29.2% | 35 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,658 | -32.1% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $70,000 | -36.6% | 19 |
| Civil Engineers | $67,606 | -30.8% | 14 |
| Logisticians | $65,000 | -15.1% | 14 |
| Environmental Engineers | $61,000 | -43.3% | 11 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $57,000 | -28.1% | 11 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $45,820 | -28.6% | 12 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Illinois
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Illinois.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $234,880 | 1,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $222,960 | 100 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $220,260 | 1,540 |
| Physicians, All Other | $218,880 | 18,680 |
| Pediatricians, General | $207,740 | 1,340 |
| Dentists, General | $180,420 | 4,820 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $175,090 | 1,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $165,720 | 27,550 |
| Financial Managers | $159,990 | 53,400 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,690 | 3,100 |
Salary Trend in AURORA, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
AURORA, IL has a cost of living index of 92.3, which is 7.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $108,342 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,837 | $127,667 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $116,000 | $125,677 |
| Chemical Engineers | $110,926 | $120,180 |
| Statisticians | $93,000 | $100,758 |
| Chief Executives | $90,000 | $97,508 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how AURORA, IL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in AURORA, IL
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.