Median DOL Salary
$72,539
Total DOL Filings
39
Companies Hiring
11
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
River Forest, IL$72,539
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in River Forest, IL is 19.1% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in River Forest
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican University | 26 | $67,261 | Other | |
| CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO | 8 | $51,653 | Other | |
| Concordia University, Inc. | 3 | $59,560 | Other | |
| NVA RIVER FOREST VETERINARY MANAGEMENT LLC | 1 | $100,000 | Other | |
| LUND AND COMPANY INVENTION, LLC | 1 | $41,000 | Other | |
| Citizens Rx, LLC | 1 | $82,500 | Other | |
| NEVIN HEDLUND ARCHITECTS, INC. | 1 | $45,000 | Other | |
| Ativo Capital Management, LLC | 1 | $90,000 | Other | |
| LUXOTTICA RETAIL NORTH AMERICA INC. | 1 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 1 | $90,646 | Staffing |
Highest-Paying Occupations in River Forest
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,000 | -43.5% | 5 |
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 River Forest, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
River Forest, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $58,000 | $62,839 |
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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.