DOL Median (Illinois)
$27,248
vs National
-25.8%
National: $36,710BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$29,521
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$27,248
-25.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$36,710
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Desktop Publishers in Illinois earns $27,248 in nominal terms, which is 25.8% below the national average of $36,710. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $29,521 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Alwan Printing Inc. | $27,248 | 1 |
| CHICAGO KOREA RADIO BROADCASTING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Desktop Publishers make in Illinois?
The median Desktop Publishers salary in Illinois is $27,248 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Desktop Publishers?
A Desktop Publishers in Illinois earns 25.8% less than the national median of $36,710, or $29,521 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.