DOL Median (Lemont, IL)
$68,820
vs National
+8.3%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$74,561
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,820
+8.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Lemont, IL earns $68,820 in nominal terms, which is 8.3% 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 $74,561 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lemont, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $68,820 | 78 |
| Columbia University | $49,850 | 32 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Lemont, IL?
The median Chemists salary in Lemont, IL is $68,820 based on 58 DOL filings.
Is Lemont, IL a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Lemont, IL earns 8.3% more than the national median of $63,535, or $74,561 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.