DOL Median (Illinois)
$72,956
vs National
-18.7%
National: $89,760BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$79,042
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,956
-18.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,760
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Illinois earns $72,956 in nominal terms, which is 18.7% below the national average of $89,760. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $79,042 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT LAKES DREDGE AND DOCK COMPANY, LLC | $85,000 | 1 |
| Lloyd's Register North America Inc. | $82,347 | 26 |
| Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company | $81,000 | 3 |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | $73,819 | 1 |
| National Maintenance & Repair, Inc. | $65,000 | 1 |
| HUDSON SHIPPING LINES, INC. | $63,280 | 2 |
| DNV GL Energy Services USA, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Marine Engineers and Naval Architects make in Illinois?
The median Marine Engineers and Naval Architects salary in Illinois is $72,956 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Marine Engineers and Naval Architects?
A Marine Engineers and Naval Architects in Illinois earns 18.7% less than the national median of $89,760, or $79,042 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.