DOL Median (Vernon Hills, IL)
$73,494
vs National
+15.7%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,625
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,494
+15.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in Vernon Hills, IL earns $73,494 in nominal terms, which is 15.7% 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 $79,625 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Vernon Hills, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Akorn Operating Company LLC | $107,000 | 7 |
| Akorn Inc. | $78,000 | 169 |
| AKORN PHARMACEUTICALS | $76,000 | 40 |
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How much does a Chemists make in Vernon Hills, IL?
The median Chemists salary in Vernon Hills, IL is $73,494 based on 44 DOL filings.
Is Vernon Hills, IL a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in Vernon Hills, IL earns 15.7% more than the national median of $63,535, or $79,625 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.