DOL Median (Illinois)
$55,000
vs National
-23.6%
National: $72,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$59,588
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,000
-23.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$72,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois earns $55,000 in nominal terms, which is 23.6% below the national average of $72,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $59,588 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | $68,000 | 2 |
| Illinois State University | $62,505 | 1 |
| Northwestern University | $61,500 | 1 |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | $55,000 | 2 |
| Illinois College | $53,000 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD | $51,000 | 5 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $50,200 | 1 |
| University of Illinois | N/A | 1 |
| Knox College | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make in Illinois?
The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Illinois is $55,000 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois earns 23.6% less than the national median of $72,000, or $59,588 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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