DOL Median (Palatine, IL)
$61,464
vs National
-21%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,592
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$61,464
-21% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Palatine, IL earns $61,464 in nominal terms, which is 21% 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 $66,592 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Palatine, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NTS TECHNICAL SYSTEMS, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION | $74,444 | 3 |
| AIMTRON DESIGN STUDIO INC | $61,693 | 2 |
| AIMTRON CORPORATION | $61,152 | 4 |
| Shindengen America, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Palatine, IL?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Palatine, IL is $61,464 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Palatine, IL a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Palatine, IL earns 21% less than the national median of $77,792, or $66,592 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.