DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$44,085
vs National
-13.9%
National: $51,210BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,763
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,085
-13.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$51,210
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Museum Technicians and Conservators in Chicago, IL earns $44,085 in nominal terms, which is 13.9% below the national average of $51,210. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,763 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FLOATING WORLD GALLERY, LTD. | $60,000 | 2 |
| MARION INC. | $47,000 | 1 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | $45,793 | 8 |
| CHICAGO ACADEMY OF SCIENCES | $43,260 | 2 |
| DENNIS CALLAHAN LLC | $33,259 | 1 |
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How much does a Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Chicago, IL?
The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Chicago, IL is $44,085 based on 13 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Museum Technicians and Conservators?
A Museum Technicians and Conservators in Chicago, IL earns 13.9% less than the national median of $51,210, or $47,763 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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