DOL Median (Argonne, IL)
$70,980
vs National
+1.4%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$76,901
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,980
+1.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Argonne, IL earns $70,980 in nominal terms, which is 1.4% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $76,901 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Argonne, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $71,760 | 4 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $69,508 | 64 |
| Carnegie Institution of Washington | $68,000 | 7 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Argonne, IL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Argonne, IL is $70,980 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Argonne, IL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Argonne, IL earns 1.4% more than the national median of $70,000, or $76,901 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.