DOL Median (Illinois)
$45,314
vs National
-4.6%
National: $47,500BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,094
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,314
-4.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$47,500
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Archivists in Illinois earns $45,314 in nominal terms, which is 4.6% below the national average of $47,500. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,094 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | $63,270 | 2 |
| ASIAN ACQUISITIONS, LTD. | $33,488 | 1 |
| FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | $33,488 | 2 |
| UKRAINIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM | N/A | 1 |
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Philadelphia, PA · $90,000The Woodlands, TX · $81,994Stanford, CA · $75,394BERKELEY, CA · $73,000Princeton, NJ · $70,850Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
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How much does a Archivists make in Illinois?
The median Archivists salary in Illinois is $45,314 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Archivists?
A Archivists in Illinois earns 4.6% less than the national median of $47,500, or $49,094 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.