DOL Median (Arlington Heights, IL)
$75,000
vs National
-3.6%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,257
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
-3.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Arlington Heights, IL earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 3.6% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,257 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Arlington Heights, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| BYD America LLC | $80,000 | 6 |
| PRIMA POWER NORTH AMERICA, INC | $79,955 | 16 |
| KOYO BEARINGS NORTH AMERICA LLC | $78,988 | 4 |
| Johnson Controls Inc. | $78,811 | 162 |
| OPTIMAL DESIGN | $72,000 | 5 |
| FASPRO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | $67,922 | 3 |
| KGK INTERNATIONAL CORP. | $65,741 | 1 |
| Aclat, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Arlington Heights, IL?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Arlington Heights, IL is $75,000 based on 21 DOL filings.
Is Arlington Heights, IL a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Arlington Heights, IL earns 3.6% less than the national median of $77,792, or $81,257 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.