Median DOL Salary
$67,127
Total DOL Filings
186
Companies Hiring
94
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
WHEATON, IL$67,127
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in WHEATON, IL is 10.2% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in WHEATON
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton College | 31 | $59,838 | Other | |
| Fredonia, Inc. | 17 | $43,680 | Other | |
| NEXANT, INC. | 9 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc. | 8 | $76,752 | Staffing | |
| A Mishle Group Health Care Services | 8 | $33,883 | Other | |
| LANGUAGE STARS LLC | 8 | $30,800 | Other | |
| LIGHTFOOT TECHNOLOGIES INC | 5 | $102,398 | Other | |
| INFO TARGETS LLC | 5 | $60,000 | Other | |
| Project World Impact | 5 | $122,500 | Other | |
| P3 LOGIC INC | 4 | $54,870 | Other | |
| NEXERA INC. | 4 | $68,557 | Other | |
| FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. | 4 | $91,843 | Other | |
| Bounteous Inc. | 4 | $115,000 | Other | |
| RAWAT FOODS INC | 4 | $45,178 | Other | |
| M.E.R.I.T. INC | 3 | $83,200 | Other | |
| Alliance Rehab, Inc. | 3 | $58,552 | Other | |
| VALUE CONSULTING LLC | 3 | $65,000 | Other | |
| WHEATON YAMAHA MUSIC SCHOOL INC | 3 | $62,400 | Other | |
| ORINOCO SYSTEMS LLC | 3 | $57,658 | Other | |
| RehabCare Group East, LLC | 3 | $76,960 | Other | |
| Deloitte Tax LLP | 2 | $69,846 | Other | |
| GOOD NEWS PUBLISHERS | 2 | $108,950 | Other | |
| Gantec Publishing Solutions LLC | 2 | $85,000 | Other | |
| Pioneer Solutions, LLC | 2 | $65,000 | Other | |
| COMSTOCK VALUATION ADVISORS, INC. | 2 | $83,860 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in WHEATON
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $49,774 | -19% | 5 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,660 | -37% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $37,000 | -49.2% | 5 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $28,000 | -34.7% | 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 WHEATON, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
WHEATON, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $49,774 | $53,926 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $48,660 | $52,719 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $37,000 | $40,087 |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $28,000 | $30,336 |
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.