DOL Median (Urbana, IL)
$44,120
vs National
-50.6%
National: $89,315BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,801
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,120
-50.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$89,315
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Engineers in Urbana, IL earns $44,120 in nominal terms, which is 50.6% 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 $47,801 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Urbana, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | $46,738 | 12 |
| Creative Thermal Solutions, Inc. | $44,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Engineers make in Urbana, IL?
The median Materials Engineers salary in Urbana, IL is $44,120 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is Urbana, IL a good place to work as a Materials Engineers?
A Materials Engineers in Urbana, IL earns 50.6% less than the national median of $89,315, or $47,801 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.