Physicists Salary in Highland Park, IL - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Highland Park, IL)

$125,000

vs National

+78.6%

National: $70,000

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$135,428

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$125,000

+78.6% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$70,000

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Physicists in Highland Park, IL earns $125,000 in nominal terms, which is 78.6% above the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $135,428 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Highland Park, IL

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
NorthShore University HealthSystem	$125,000	2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Physicists make in Highland Park, IL?

The median Physicists salary in Highland Park, IL is $125,000 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is Highland Park, IL a good place to work as a Physicists?

A Physicists in Highland Park, IL earns 78.6% more than the national median of $70,000, or $135,428 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.