DOL Median (Illinois)
$50,200
vs National
0%
National: $50,200BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,388
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,200
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,200
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Historians in Illinois earns $50,200 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $50,200. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $54,388 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY | $50,200 | 3 |
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JERSEY CITY, NJ · $123,500Emeryville, CA · $104,853South San Francisco, CA · $101,941Oakland, CA · $91,624Washington, DC · $79,271Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
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How much does a Historians make in Illinois?
The median Historians salary in Illinois is $50,200 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Historians?
A Historians in Illinois earns 0% more than the national median of $50,200, or $54,388 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.