DOL Median (Illinois)
$44,803
vs National
-3.7%
National: $46,530BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,541
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,803
-3.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$46,530
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Health Education Specialists in Illinois earns $44,803 in nominal terms, which is 3.7% below the national average of $46,530. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,541 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medline Industries LP | $87,363 | 2 |
| THE GAIA MOVEMENT LIVING EARTH GREEN WORLD ACTION | $70,000 | 6 |
| DAUGHTERS OF DIVINE LOVE CONGREGATION | $66,560 | 1 |
| CFM INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $62,000 | 1 |
| ENTERA HEALTHCARE, LTD | $61,547 | 1 |
| CHICAGO RIDGE NURSING AND REHAB | $58,990 | 2 |
| INDEPENDENCE PLUS INC. | $58,300 | 1 |
| University of Illinois | $55,000 | 6 |
| CHICAGO RIDGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTRE | $52,000 | 3 |
| RREM, INC. | $52,000 | 3 |
| AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION | $51,806 | 1 |
| BALMORAL HOME INC | $48,402 | 3 |
| Xilin Association | $46,800 | 2 |
| BM OF CHICAGO RIDGE LLC | $44,803 | 3 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | $44,290 | 3 |
| WINSTON MANOR NURSING HOME | $43,680 | 3 |
| Seneca Nursing Home | $39,728 | 7 |
| INSIGHT HOME CARE | $39,728 | 1 |
| AMERICAN HOME CARE EXPRESS INC. | $37,939 | 3 |
| CHICAGO RIDGE NURSING & REHAB | $36,328 | 2 |
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How much does a Health Education Specialists make in Illinois?
The median Health Education Specialists salary in Illinois is $44,803 based on 46 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Health Education Specialists?
A Health Education Specialists in Illinois earns 3.7% less than the national median of $46,530, or $48,541 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.