DOL Median (Lemont, IL)
$122,497
vs National
+2.1%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$132,716
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$122,497
+2.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Lemont, IL earns $122,497 in nominal terms, which is 2.1% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $132,716 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CITGO Petroleum Corporation | $122,497 | 2 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Lemont, IL?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Lemont, IL is $122,497 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Lemont, IL a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Lemont, IL earns 2.1% more than the national median of $120,000, or $132,716 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.