Mechanical Engineers Salary in Mt. Vernon, IL - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Mt. Vernon, IL)

$70,390

vs National

-9.5%

National: $77,792

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$76,262

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$70,390

-9.5% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$77,792

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in Mt. Vernon, IL earns $70,390 in nominal terms, which is 9.5% 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 $76,262 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Mt. Vernon, IL

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC	$84,681	20
National Railway Equipment Co.	$70,086	8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Mt. Vernon, IL?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Mt. Vernon, IL is $70,390 based on 9 DOL filings.

Is Mt. Vernon, IL a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?

A Mechanical Engineers in Mt. Vernon, IL earns 9.5% less than the national median of $77,792, or $76,262 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.