Petroleum Engineers Salary in Illinois - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Illinois)

$105,670

vs National

-11.9%

National: $120,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$114,485

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$105,670

-11.9% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$120,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Petroleum Engineers in Illinois earns $105,670 in nominal terms, which is 11.9% below the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $114,485 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
CITGO Petroleum Corporation	$122,497	2
Belcan Engineering Group, LLC	$99,840	1
BELCAN SERVICES GROUP LTD PARTNERSHIP I	$99,840	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Illinois?

The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Illinois is $105,670 based on 4 DOL filings.

Is Illinois a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?

A Petroleum Engineers in Illinois earns 11.9% less than the national median of $120,000, or $114,485 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.