DOL Median (AURORA, IL)
$79,751
vs National
-10.7%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,404
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$79,751
-10.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in AURORA, IL earns $79,751 in nominal terms, which is 10.7% below the national average of $89,315. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,404 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in AURORA, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CMC Materials, LLC | $117,963 | 3 |
| CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION | $91,341 | 16 |
| Engineering Systems Inc. | $87,318 | 2 |
| FREUDENBERG HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS, LP | $83,000 | 1 |
| Westell, Inc. | $70,000 | 1 |
| PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $60,000 | 1 |
| OPTIMAL FIRE PROTECTION, LLC | $41,600 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in AURORA, IL?
The median Materials Engineers salary in AURORA, IL is $79,751 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is AURORA, IL a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in AURORA, IL earns 10.7% less than the national median of $89,315, or $86,404 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.