DOL Median (Champaign, IL)
$72,000
vs National
+2.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$78,007
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$72,000
+2.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Champaign, IL earns $72,000 in nominal terms, which is 2.9% 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 $78,007 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Champaign, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SERIONIX INC. | $88,000 | 3 |
| Xerion Advanced Battery Corp. | $87,500 | 4 |
| WIRCO, INC. | $60,778 | 2 |
| University of Illinois | $47,476 | 42 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Champaign, IL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Champaign, IL is $72,000 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Champaign, IL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Champaign, IL earns 2.9% more than the national median of $70,000, or $78,007 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.