Median DOL Salary
$103,658
Total DOL Filings
1,242
Companies Hiring
172
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Normal, IL$103,658
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Normal, IL is 70.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Normal
Highest-Paying Occupations in Normal
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,000 | +52.8% | 22 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,000 | +0.3% | 5 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,300 | -6.1% | 12 |
| Industrial Engineers | $92,120 | -7.9% | 29 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,200 | -29.6% | 5 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,375 | -3.1% | 10 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,002 | -10% | 6 |
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 Normal, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Normal, 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 | $126,000 | $136,511 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,000 | $108,342 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,300 | $104,334 |
| Industrial Engineers | $92,120 | $99,805 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,200 | $95,558 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Normal, IL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Normal, IL
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.