DOL Median (Lemont, IL)
$81,900
vs National
-9%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,732
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,900
-9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Lemont, IL earns $81,900 in nominal terms, which is 9% 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 $88,732 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CITGO Petroleum Corporation | $88,525 | 11 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $76,008 | 14 |
| CCI Manufacturing IL Corporation | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Lemont, IL?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Lemont, IL is $81,900 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is Lemont, IL a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Lemont, IL earns 9% less than the national median of $90,000, or $88,732 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.