DOL Median (DeKalb, IL)
$46,790
vs National
-26.4%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,693
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$46,790
-26.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in DeKalb, IL earns $46,790 in nominal terms, which is 26.4% below the national average of $63,535. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,693 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in DeKalb, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| APPLIED MATERIAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING INC. | $46,883 | 1 |
| Northern Illinois University | $46,696 | 5 |
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How much does a Chemists make in DeKalb, IL?
The median Chemists salary in DeKalb, IL is $46,790 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is DeKalb, IL a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in DeKalb, IL earns 26.4% less than the national median of $63,535, or $50,693 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.