Median DOL Salary
$80,283
Total DOL Filings
609
Companies Hiring
271
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL$80,283
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in MOUNT PROSPECT, IL is 31.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in MOUNT PROSPECT
Highest-Paying Occupations in MOUNT PROSPECT
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $85,250 | -14.5% | 10 |
| Civil Engineers | $69,000 | -29.3% | 11 |
| Financial Managers | $68,000 | -57.5% | 5 |
| Management Analysts | $67,184 | -39.1% | 8 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $49,000 | -32.7% | 8 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,760 | -42.3% | 6 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $43,550 | -32.8% | 8 |
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 MOUNT PROSPECT, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
MOUNT PROSPECT, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $85,250 | $92,362 |
| Civil Engineers | $69,000 | $74,756 |
| Financial Managers | $68,000 | $73,673 |
| Management Analysts | $67,184 | $72,789 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $49,000 | $53,088 |
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.