DOL Median (Illinois)
$60,000
vs National
0%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$65,005
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
0% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Illinois earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 0% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $65,005 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | $62,500 | 51 |
| Geometric Americas, Inc. | $60,000 | 23 |
| HCL America INC | $60,000 | 108 |
| Trend Corp | $36,400 | 2 |
| Creative Thermal Solutions, Inc. | $35,568 | 3 |
| INTERACTION DEVELOPMENT CORP. | $34,924 | 1 |
| voestalpine Nortrak Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| APPLIED MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Illinois?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Illinois is $60,000 based on 20 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Illinois earns 0% more than the national median of $60,000, or $65,005 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.