DOL Median (Illinois)
$39,178
vs National
+0.5%
National: $39,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$42,446
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,178
+0.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$39,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemical Technicians in Illinois earns $39,178 in nominal terms, which is 0.5% above the national average of $39,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $42,446 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labtest International Inc. | $57,000 | 1 |
| The Fountain Group | $56,160 | 8 |
| Validation Associates LLC | $55,000 | 5 |
| University of Illinois | $52,500 | 2 |
| Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc. | $47,840 | 1 |
| SAM'S DISCOUNT BEAUTY | $38,355 | 1 |
| REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT | $38,314 | 1 |
| LINCOLN PARK SWIM SCHOOL LLC | $34,320 | 4 |
| AVLON INDUSTRIES INC. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Chemical Technicians
South Plainfield, NE · $117,600East Hanover, NE · $87,600Tarrytown, NE · $75,200Westbury, NE · $68,099Bethesda, MD · $67,000Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Chemical Technicians make in Illinois?
The median Chemical Technicians salary in Illinois is $39,178 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Chemical Technicians?
A Chemical Technicians in Illinois earns 0.5% more than the national median of $39,000, or $42,446 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.