DOL Median (Illinois)
$77,500
vs National
+19.2%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,965
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,500
+19.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Illinois earns $77,500 in nominal terms, which is 19.2% above the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,965 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 |
|---|---|---|
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $90,000 | 2 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc | $66,508 | 3 |
| Aon Benfield, Inc. | $65,000 | 2 |
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Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
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How much does a Hydrologists make in Illinois?
The median Hydrologists salary in Illinois is $77,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Illinois earns 19.2% more than the national median of $65,004, or $83,965 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.