Median DOL Salary
$92,204
Total DOL Filings
923
Companies Hiring
388
Cost of Living Index
92.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
WHEELING, IL$92,204
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in WHEELING, IL is 51.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in WHEELING
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 174 | $87,173 | Staffing | |
| Capgemini America Inc | 52 | $85,900 | Staffing | |
| DFS Corporate Services LLC | 49 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Discover Products Inc | 39 | $82,000 | Other | |
| ACGT, INC. | 23 | $43,000 | Other | |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 19 | $69,200 | Other | |
| Mphasis Corporation | 13 | $80,388 | Staffing | |
| Fujitsu America | 13 | $81,952 | Other | |
| Eitacies Inc | 11 | $75,000 | Other | |
| SIELC Technologies, Inc | 11 | $55,994 | Other | |
| Medline Industries LP | 11 | $115,211 | Other | |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 11 | $105,645 | Other | |
| Argon Medical Devices | 10 | $85,000 | Other | |
| VistalTech Inc. | 10 | $94,838 | Other | |
| Access Online, Inc. | 9 | $124,780 | Other | |
| FAMILIA DENTAL WHEELING LLC | 7 | $143,000 | Other | |
| Ensar Solutions, Inc. | 6 | $98,000 | Other | |
| SPECTRUM MANUFACTURING, INC. | 6 | $86,420 | Other | |
| McDonald's Corporation | 6 | $130,000 | Other | |
| IBM Corporation | 5 | $96,595 | Staffing | |
| CULTURE EXCHANGE ACADEMY LLC | 5 | $36,000 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 5 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| Distinctive Foods, LLC | 5 | $62,500 | Other | |
| Mastech Digital Services, Inc. | 4 | $96,054 | Staffing | |
| Wise Equation Solutions Inc | 4 | $86,133 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in WHEELING
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $143,000 | -20.7% | 5 |
| Industrial Engineers | $74,213 | -25.8% | 16 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $60,000 | -24.3% | 8 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $46,000 | -36.9% | 5 |
| Biological Technicians | $40,500 | -18.5% | 14 |
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 WHEELING, IL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
WHEELING, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $143,000 | $154,930 |
| Industrial Engineers | $74,213 | $80,404 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $60,000 | $65,005 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $46,000 | $49,837 |
| Biological Technicians | $40,500 | $43,879 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how WHEELING, IL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in WHEELING, 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.