Median DOL Salary
$89,465
Total DOL Filings
349
Companies Hiring
107
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
East Chicago, IN$89,465
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in East Chicago, IN is 46.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in East Chicago
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCELORMITTAL USA LLC | 134 | $78,478 | Other | |
| St. Catherine Hospital | 45 | $74,474 | Other | |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC | 19 | $104,385 | Other | |
| ArcelorMittal USA Research LLC | 11 | $87,827 | Other | |
| RJT Compuquest | 8 | $70,000 | Other | |
| Community Care Network | 6 | $384,826 | Other | |
| Praxair, Inc. | 5 | $92,000 | Other | |
| COMPUNNEL SOFTWARE GROUP INC | 4 | $92,000 | Other | |
| TRADEBE TREATMENT AND RECYCLING | 4 | $74,995 | Other | |
| IOASIZ INC | 4 | $82,368 | Other | |
| MARGIN5 SOLUTIONS INC | 4 | $71,386 | Other | |
| OpenLogix LLC | 4 | $86,000 | Other | |
| RehabCare Group East, LLC | 4 | $76,960 | Other | |
| SBP Consulting Inc. | 4 | $90,000 | Other | |
| Innosoft Corporation | 3 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Grandison Management | 3 | $68,786 | Other | |
| Maruthi Technologies Inc | 3 | $75,000 | Other | |
| St. Catherine's Hospital, Inc. | 3 | $69,950 | Other | |
| Riverpoint Management LLC | 3 | $85,000 | Other | |
| INTELI PLATFORMS INC | 3 | $84,240 | Other | |
| Techsmart Global Inc | 3 | $90,085 | Other | |
| Infosys Limited | 3 | $77,487 | Staffing | |
| LanceSoft Inc. | 3 | $75,000 | Other | |
| CHITTARANJAN PATEL MD | 3 | $200,000 | Other | |
| Savi Technologies Inc. | 3 | $78,113 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in East Chicago
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $86,406 | -11% | 10 |
| Materials Engineers | $84,531 | -14% | 43 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $83,658 | -15.7% | 10 |
| Chemical Engineers | $78,225 | -32.3% | 13 |
| Electrical Engineers | $76,000 | -25.1% | 28 |
| Physical Therapists | $70,720 | -28.8% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Indiana
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 Indiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $233,200 | 350 |
| Chief Executives | $205,780 | 2,200 |
| Orthodontists | $203,520 | 130 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,420 | 970 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,300 | 660 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $177,180 | 720 |
| Dentists, General | $176,990 | 2,700 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $171,050 | N/A |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $155,790 | 620 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $144,880 | 4,490 |
Salary Trend in East Chicago, IN
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
East Chicago, IN has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $86,406 | $94,952 |
| Materials Engineers | $84,531 | $92,891 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $83,658 | $91,932 |
| Chemical Engineers | $78,225 | $85,962 |
| Electrical Engineers | $76,000 | $83,516 |
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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.