Median DOL Salary
$87,564
Total DOL Filings
2,162
Companies Hiring
450
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Champaign, IL$87,564
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Champaign, IL is 43.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Champaign
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | 354 | $67,544 | Other | |
| Amdocs, Inc. | 263 | $97,973 | Other | |
| Wolfram Research, Inc. | 202 | $65,000 | Other | |
| Oath Holdings Inc. | 132 | $136,792 | Other | |
| YAHOO! INC. | 94 | $110,843 | Other | |
| Caterpillar Inc | 57 | $99,084 | Other | |
| YAHOO, INC. | 50 | $110,000 | Other | |
| Belcan Engineering Group, LLC | 46 | $70,106 | Other | |
| Applied Research Associates, Inc. | 39 | $69,264 | Other | |
| Wolfram Alpha LLC | 35 | $59,925 | Other | |
| Intel Americas, Inc | 32 | $101,188 | Other | |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN | 31 | $94,000 | Other | |
| University of Illinois Foundation | 21 | $79,000 | Other | |
| Yahoo Holdings Inc. | 21 | $138,750 | Other | |
| Riverbed Technology, LLC | 20 | $116,605 | Other | |
| New World Market | 19 | $52,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte & Touche LLP | 18 | $71,594 | Other | |
| Intertek USA Inc. | 18 | $76,773 | Other | |
| EP Technology Corporation | 17 | $70,000 | Other | |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANACHAMPAIGN | 17 | $105,000 | Other | |
| MULTICOREWARE,INC | 15 | $68,391 | Other | |
| I.S.S. (USA), Inc. | 14 | $63,000 | Other | |
| Obiter Research LLC | 13 | $55,000 | Other | |
| Smartz Inc. | 12 | $74,243 | Other | |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 12 | $154,800 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Champaign
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $171,080 | -5.2% | 25 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $170,000 | +78% | 5 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $165,000 | +100% | 74 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $108,438 | -34.6% | 16 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $93,205 | -40.8% | 6 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | +24.1% | 20 |
| Management Analysts | $82,700 | -25.1% | 5 |
| Engineers, All Other | $81,266 | -25.7% | 9 |
| Statisticians | $81,016 | -30.7% | 35 |
| Electrical Engineers | $80,000 | -23.1% | 21 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $75,067 | -38.2% | 9 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,185 | -26.1% | 6 |
| Materials Scientists | $72,000 | -40.2% | 9 |
| Industrial Engineers | $72,000 | -28% | 17 |
| Sales Engineers | $71,953 | -27.2% | 6 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | +15.9% | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $69,580 | -30.2% | 44 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $69,254 | -32.6% | 20 |
| Civil Engineers | $66,123 | -32.3% | 20 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $60,600 | -20% | 11 |
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 Champaign, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Champaign, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $171,080 | $185,352 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $170,000 | $184,182 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $165,000 | $178,765 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $108,438 | $117,484 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $93,205 | $100,981 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.