DOL Median (Lemont, IL)
$96,768
vs National
+42.3%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$104,841
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,768
+42.3% 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 Lemont, IL earns $96,768 in nominal terms, which is 42.3% 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 $104,841 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lemont, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $96,768 | 7 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Lemont, IL?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Lemont, IL is $96,768 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Lemont, IL a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Lemont, IL earns 42.3% more than the national median of $68,000, or $104,841 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.