DOL Median (Decatur, IL)
$81,370
vs National
-9.6%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,158
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,370
-9.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Decatur, IL earns $81,370 in nominal terms, which is 9.6% below the national average of $90,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,158 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Decatur, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Akorn Operating Company LLC | $99,611 | 2 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $87,298 | 8 |
| Tate & Lyle Ingredients Americas LLC | $81,370 | 4 |
| TATE AND LYLE INGREDIENTS AMERICAS LLC | $72,613 | 3 |
| AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | N/A | 1 |
| Ameren Services Company | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Decatur, IL?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Decatur, IL is $81,370 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Decatur, IL a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Decatur, IL earns 9.6% less than the national median of $90,000, or $88,158 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.