DOL Median (Illinois)
$68,250
vs National
-2.5%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,944
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,250
-2.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Illinois earns $68,250 in nominal terms, which is 2.5% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,944 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN | $82,930 | 1 |
| The University of Chicago | $76,632 | 12 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | $72,450 | 6 |
| Northwestern University | $70,500 | 4 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $63,948 | 1 |
| University of Illinois | $61,250 | 9 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Illinois?
The median Astronomers salary in Illinois is $68,250 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Illinois earns 2.5% less than the national median of $70,000, or $73,944 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.