DOL Median (Illinois)
$88,560
vs National
+30.2%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$95,948
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$88,560
+30.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$68,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Illinois earns $88,560 in nominal terms, which is 30.2% above the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $95,948 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 |
|---|---|---|
| McKesson Corporation | $140,000 | 1 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $96,768 | 7 |
| Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc. | $85,000 | 1 |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $64,570 | 79 |
| University of Illinois | $54,250 | 2 |
| The University of Chicago | $52,530 | 1 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Illinois?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Illinois is $88,560 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Illinois earns 30.2% more than the national median of $68,000, or $95,948 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.