DOL Median (Plainfield, IL)
$86,162
vs National
-4.3%
National: $90,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$93,349
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$86,162
-4.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$90,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Engineers in Plainfield, IL earns $86,162 in nominal terms, which is 4.3% 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 $93,349 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Plainfield, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION CORP. | $100,120 | 5 |
| CB&I | $91,500 | 149 |
| Veolia | $89,648 | 1 |
| CB&I LLC | $85,417 | 13 |
| Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. | $82,504 | 1 |
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How much does a Chemical Engineers make in Plainfield, IL?
The median Chemical Engineers salary in Plainfield, IL is $86,162 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Plainfield, IL a good place to work as a Chemical Engineers?
A Chemical Engineers in Plainfield, IL earns 4.3% less than the national median of $90,000, or $93,349 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.