DOL Median (Argonne, IL)
$64,248
vs National
+1.1%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$69,608
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,248
+1.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Argonne, IL earns $64,248 in nominal terms, which is 1.1% above the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $69,608 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Argonne, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $68,820 | 78 |
| Cornell University | $47,476 | 38 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Argonne, IL?
The median Chemists salary in Argonne, IL is $64,248 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Argonne, IL a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Argonne, IL earns 1.1% more than the national median of $63,535, or $69,608 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.