Median DOL Salary
$194,969
Total DOL Filings
609
Companies Hiring
70
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Carbondale, IL$194,969
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Carbondale, IL is 220.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Carbondale
Highest-Paying Occupations in Carbondale
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,500 | -33.6% | 13 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,005 | -17.1% | 7 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $61,812 | N/A | 5 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,510 | -12.2% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,500 | -14.6% | 5 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,500 | -22.9% | 5 |
| Physical Therapists | $56,784 | -45.1% | 6 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $56,700 | -6.1% | 8 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $55,512 | -27.1% | 5 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $48,000 | -21.3% | 5 |
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 Carbondale, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Carbondale, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,500 | $92,633 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,005 | $92,096 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $61,812 | $66,969 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,510 | $63,392 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,500 | $63,380 |
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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.