DOL Median (Illinois)
$73,861
vs National
+50.9%
National: $48,963BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$80,023
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,861
+50.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$48,963
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois earns $73,861 in nominal terms, which is 50.9% above the national average of $48,963. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $80,023 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance Inc | $73,861 | 1 |
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How much does a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators make in Illinois?
The median Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators salary in Illinois is $73,861 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators?
A Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators in Illinois earns 50.9% more than the national median of $48,963, or $80,023 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.