Mechanical Engineers Salary in South Elgin, IL - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (South Elgin, IL)

$59,821

vs National

-23.1%

National: $77,792

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$64,811

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$59,821

-23.1% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$77,792

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in South Elgin, IL earns $59,821 in nominal terms, which is 23.1% 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 $64,811 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in South Elgin, IL

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
VAULT DESIGN, INC.	$60,070	1
DMC Machinery America Corp	$59,571	1
WITTMANN BATTENFELD INC.	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in South Elgin, IL?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in South Elgin, IL is $59,821 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is South Elgin, IL a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?

A Mechanical Engineers in South Elgin, IL earns 23.1% less than the national median of $77,792, or $64,811 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.