Mechanical Engineers Salary in Urbana, IL - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Urbana, IL)

$63,000

vs National

-19%

National: $77,792

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$68,256

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$63,000

-19% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$77,792

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Mechanical Engineers in Urbana, IL earns $63,000 in nominal terms, which is 19% 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 $68,256 in national-average purchasing power.

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

Top Employers in Urbana, IL

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
Creative Thermal Solutions, Inc.	$63,000	9
University of Illinois	$59,430	4

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Urbana, IL?

The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Urbana, IL is $63,000 based on 13 DOL filings.

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

A Mechanical Engineers in Urbana, IL earns 19% less than the national median of $77,792, or $68,256 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.