DOL Median (Decatur, IL)
$70,500
vs National
+11%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,381
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,500
+11% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Decatur, IL earns $70,500 in nominal terms, which is 11% 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 $76,381 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 Inc. | $78,000 | 169 |
| AKORN PHARMACEUTICALS | $76,000 | 40 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $69,061 | 18 |
| Volt Management Corp | $52,749 | 2 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Decatur, IL?
The median Chemists salary in Decatur, IL is $70,500 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Decatur, IL a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Decatur, IL earns 11% more than the national median of $63,535, or $76,381 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.