DOL Median (DeKalb, IL)
$45,011
vs National
-6.2%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,766
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,011
-6.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$48,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Science Research Assistants in DeKalb, IL earns $45,011 in nominal terms, which is 6.2% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,766 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in DeKalb, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Illinois University | $45,011 | 9 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in DeKalb, IL?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in DeKalb, IL is $45,011 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is DeKalb, IL a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in DeKalb, IL earns 6.2% less than the national median of $48,000, or $48,766 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.