DOL Median (Illinois)
$81,068
vs National
+54%
National: $52,635BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$87,831
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,068
+54% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$52,635
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois earns $81,068 in nominal terms, which is 54% above the national average of $52,635. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $87,831 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prospective Plumbing, Corp. | $81,619 | 7 |
| CSL Climate Control Co | $58,136 | 1 |
| CAMPBELLCO | $50,620 | 2 |
| DWV PLUMBING INC | N/A | 1 |
| FIRST CLASS PLUMBING LLC | N/A | 1 |
| CAHILL HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRIC INC. | N/A | 1 |
| PATYK PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Carpenter Development and Construction,llc | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters make in Illinois?
The median Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Illinois is $81,068 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters?
A Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Illinois earns 54% more than the national median of $52,635, or $87,831 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.