Chemists Salary in Urbana, IL - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Urbana, IL)

$46,500

vs National

-26.8%

National: $63,535

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$50,379

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$46,500

-26.8% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$63,535

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Chemists in Urbana, IL earns $46,500 in nominal terms, which is 26.8% 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 $50,379 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Urbana, IL

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Sigma-Aldrich Inc.	$71,000	13
AMERICAN OIL CHEMISTS' SOCIETY	$60,674	1
University of Illinois	$44,800	49

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Chemists make in Urbana, IL?

The median Chemists salary in Urbana, IL is $46,500 based on 38 DOL filings.

Is Urbana, IL a good place to work as a Chemists?

A Chemists in Urbana, IL earns 26.8% less than the national median of $63,535, or $50,379 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.