DOL Median (Downers Grove, IL)
$67,288
vs National
-13.5%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,901
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,288
-13.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Downers Grove, IL earns $67,288 in nominal terms, which is 13.5% 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 $72,901 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Downers Grove, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SIEMENS PLM SOFTWARE INC. | $87,549 | 115 |
| Bray International, Inc. | $82,898 | 11 |
| Ambitech Engineering | $76,398 | 6 |
| Duravant LLC | $72,800 | 2 |
| FLEXIBLE STEEL LACING CO | $67,288 | 1 |
| THE SALEM SOLUTION GROUP | $66,560 | 1 |
| HIROSE ELECTRIC U.S.A,INC. | $62,400 | 1 |
| TRUE NORTH EQUITIES LLC | $62,000 | 1 |
| MACHINE SOLUTION PROVIDERS INC. | $62,000 | 2 |
| Pro-Tech Sales LLC | $57,500 | 5 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Downers Grove, IL?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Downers Grove, IL is $67,288 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Downers Grove, IL a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Downers Grove, IL earns 13.5% less than the national median of $77,792, or $72,901 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.