DOL Median (Plainfield, IL)
$82,450
vs National
-3.6%
National: $85,509BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$89,328
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,450
-3.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,509
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Electrical Engineers in Plainfield, IL earns $82,450 in nominal terms, which is 3.6% below the national average of $85,509. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $89,328 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Plainfield, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CB&I | $124,998 | 60 |
| Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (Delaware) | $89,188 | 5 |
| LOGOPLASTE PLAINFIELD LLC | $61,986 | 4 |
| Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Electrical Engineers make in Plainfield, IL?
The median Electrical Engineers salary in Plainfield, IL is $82,450 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Plainfield, IL a good place to work as a Electrical Engineers?
A Electrical Engineers in Plainfield, IL earns 3.6% less than the national median of $85,509, or $89,328 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.