DOL Median (GURNEE, IL)
$105,000
vs National
+50%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$113,759
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$105,000
+50% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in GURNEE, IL earns $105,000 in nominal terms, which is 50% 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 $113,759 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in GURNEE, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AKHAN SEMICONDUCTOR INC. | $105,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in GURNEE, IL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in GURNEE, IL is $105,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is GURNEE, IL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in GURNEE, IL earns 50% more than the national median of $70,000, or $113,759 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.