Median DOL Salary
$83,404
Total DOL Filings
2,700
Companies Hiring
406
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Evanston, IL$83,404
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Evanston, IL is 36.9% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Evanston
Highest-Paying Occupations in Evanston
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $190,000 | +130.3% | 45 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,000 | +35.8% | 24 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,422 | -27.3% | 16 |
| Marketing Managers | $108,500 | -29.8% | 8 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,000 | +11.3% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,000 | -10.3% | 5 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $89,315 | -10.4% | 18 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,843 | -31.7% | 15 |
| Management Analysts | $86,500 | -21.6% | 12 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $85,426 | -16.9% | 169 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,000 | +2.5% | 6 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $83,000 | +14% | 39 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,700 | -18.4% | 13 |
| Occupational Therapists | $81,120 | -18% | 6 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,000 | +3.5% | 7 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,000 | -2.8% | 12 |
| Statisticians | $76,000 | -35% | 58 |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,500 | -21.6% | 8 |
| Materials Engineers | $74,756 | -29.5% | 22 |
| Industrial Engineers | $65,000 | -35% | 7 |
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 Evanston, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Evanston, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $190,000 | $205,850 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,000 | $184,182 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,422 | $130,468 |
| Marketing Managers | $108,500 | $117,551 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $106,000 | $114,843 |
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.