DOL Median (Carol Stream, IL)
$61,176
vs National
-21.4%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,280
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,176
-21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Carol Stream, IL earns $61,176 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% 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 $66,280 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Carol Stream, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Buss Inc. USA | $79,650 | 1 |
| CUSTOM ASSEMBLY SOLUTIONS INC. | $74,501 | 3 |
| PRIME SYSTEMS, INC | $70,000 | 2 |
| Technosoft Engineering Inc. | $61,836 | 373 |
| CONCORDIA WIRELESS INC | $61,176 | 2 |
| PRINCE INDUSTRIES, INC. | $52,603 | 1 |
| FIBER NODE SERVICES INC | N/A | 1 |
| SERAC, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Carol Stream, IL?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Carol Stream, IL is $61,176 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Carol Stream, IL a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Carol Stream, IL earns 21.4% less than the national median of $77,792, or $66,280 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.