DOL Median (Lemont, IL)
$69,508
vs National
-0.7%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,307
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$69,508
-0.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Materials Scientists in Lemont, IL earns $69,508 in nominal terms, which is 0.7% 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 $75,307 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lemont, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | $71,760 | 4 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $69,508 | 64 |
| BATTELLE | $59,000 | 60 |
| The University of Chicago | $50,981 | 17 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW | $43,750 | 7 |
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How much does a Materials Scientists make in Lemont, IL?
The median Materials Scientists salary in Lemont, IL is $69,508 based on 46 DOL filings.
Is Lemont, IL a good place to work as a Materials Scientists?
A Materials Scientists in Lemont, IL earns 0.7% less than the national median of $70,000, or $75,307 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.