DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$52,790
vs National
-24.6%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$57,194
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$52,790
-24.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Chicago, IL earns $52,790 in nominal terms, which is 24.6% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $57,194 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superior Graphite | $71,760 | 2 |
| OPTIMER INC | $59,740 | 4 |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | $52,790 | 4 |
| The University of Chicago | $50,981 | 17 |
| Northwestern University | $49,000 | 136 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | $42,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Chicago, IL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Chicago, IL is $52,790 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Chicago, IL earns 24.6% less than the national median of $70,000, or $57,194 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.