DOL Median (Illinois)
$100,000
vs National
+29%
National: $77,499BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,342
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$100,000
+29% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,499
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Epidemiologists in Illinois earns $100,000 in nominal terms, which is 29% above the national average of $77,499. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,342 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AbbVie Inc. | $123,900 | 20 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | $115,000 | 1 |
| EPI-Q, Inc. | $96,800 | 1 |
| Northwestern University | $85,000 | 2 |
| TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $84,300 | 2 |
| CENTER FOR ADVANCED MEDICINE AND SURGERY | $72,800 | 1 |
| American Institutes for Research | $66,789 | 3 |
| Southern Illinois University School of Medicine | $60,258 | 1 |
| BlueCross and BlueShield Association | $58,240 | 4 |
| Health Intelligence Company, LLC | $46,758 | 1 |
| Astellas US LLC | N/A | 1 |
| EPIQ. INC. | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Epidemiologists
Bellevue, WA · $216,996Decatur, GA · $166,446Whippany, NJ · $165,000Mettawa, IL · $150,000Princeton, NE · $149,500Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Epidemiologists make in Illinois?
The median Epidemiologists salary in Illinois is $100,000 based on 27 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Epidemiologists?
A Epidemiologists in Illinois earns 29% more than the national median of $77,499, or $108,342 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.