DOL Median (Lemont, IL)
$105,804
vs National
+11.7%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$114,631
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$105,804
+11.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Lemont, IL earns $105,804 in nominal terms, which is 11.7% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $114,631 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Lemont, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $106,202 | 53 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Lemont, IL?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Lemont, IL is $105,804 based on 43 DOL filings.
Is Lemont, IL a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Lemont, IL earns 11.7% more than the national median of $94,759, or $114,631 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.