DOL Median (West Chicago, IL)
$84,410
vs National
+32.9%
National: $63,535BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$91,452
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$84,410
+32.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$63,535
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chemists in West Chicago, IL earns $84,410 in nominal terms, which is 32.9% 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 $91,452 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in West Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Masonite Corporation | $86,525 | 7 |
| INX International Ink Company | $55,000 | 3 |
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How much does a Chemists make in West Chicago, IL?
The median Chemists salary in West Chicago, IL is $84,410 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is West Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Chemists?
A Chemists in West Chicago, IL earns 32.9% more than the national median of $63,535, or $91,452 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.