DOL Median (Illinois)
$58,062
vs National
+0.5%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$62,906
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,062
+0.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Illinois earns $58,062 in nominal terms, which is 0.5% above the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $62,906 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORC | $90,838 | 2 |
| CBRE, Inc. | $72,496 | 2 |
| GIS SOLUTIONS INC. | $58,510 | 1 |
| University of Illinois | $55,000 | 8 |
| BRUCE HARRIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Illinois?
The median Geographers salary in Illinois is $58,062 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Illinois earns 0.5% more than the national median of $57,764, or $62,906 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.