DOL Median (Evanston, IL)
$49,100
vs National
-29.9%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$53,196
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$49,100
-29.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Evanston, IL earns $49,100 in nominal terms, which is 29.9% 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 $53,196 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Evanston, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| QuesTek Innovations LLC | $90,000 | 1 |
| MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT INC. | $81,250 | 5 |
| Northwestern University | $49,000 | 136 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Evanston, IL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Evanston, IL is $49,100 based on 104 DOL filings.
Is Evanston, IL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Evanston, IL earns 29.9% less than the national median of $70,000, or $53,196 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.