DOL Median (Lemont, IL)
$70,214
vs National
-21.4%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,072
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,214
-21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Lemont, IL earns $70,214 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% 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 $76,072 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lemont, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $70,214 | 20 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Lemont, IL?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Lemont, IL is $70,214 based on 18 DOL filings.
Is Lemont, IL a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Lemont, IL earns 21.4% less than the national median of $89,315, or $76,072 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.