DOL Median (Illinois)
$66,040
vs National
+32.1%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,549
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,040
+32.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Illinois earns $66,040 in nominal terms, which is 32.1% above the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,549 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FAST-SEXING TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC | $112,767 | 2 |
| VETAGRO, INC. | $80,000 | 2 |
| ADM ALLIANCE NUTRITION, INC. | $77,605 | 2 |
| PIC USA, Inc. | $72,500 | 42 |
| DELAVAL INC | $72,500 | 6 |
| CARTHAGE INNOVATIVE SWINE SOLUTIONS, LLC | $71,822 | 1 |
| CARTHAGE VETERINARY SERVICE, LTD. | $58,843 | 1 |
| THE MASCHHOFFS | $54,018 | 4 |
| University of Illinois | $45,100 | 3 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $40,600 | 3 |
| Carthage Innovative Swine Solutions, LLC CISS | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Illinois?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Illinois is $66,040 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Illinois earns 32.1% more than the national median of $50,000, or $71,549 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.