DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$50,000
vs National
-44%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$54,171
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$50,000
-44% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Chicago, IL earns $50,000 in nominal terms, which is 44% 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 $54,171 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AEP Energy | $119,600 | 1 |
| Tempel Steel Company | $95,000 | 2 |
| Focal Point LLC | $79,000 | 1 |
| SALTFLATS LLC | $77,293 | 2 |
| PARTICULATE SOLID RESEARCH, INC | $70,585 | 3 |
| The University of Chicago | $50,000 | 1 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | $43,914 | 7 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $43,000 | 2 |
| Yuanda USA Corporation | $41,000 | 1 |
| Capgemini America Inc | N/A | 1 |
| TRANSVALOR AMERICAS CORP | N/A | 1 |
| Green Electronic Solutions Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Wells Plumbing and Heating Supplies, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Chicago, IL?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Chicago, IL is $50,000 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Chicago, IL earns 44% less than the national median of $89,315, or $54,171 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.