DOL Median (Carbondale, IL)
$48,000
vs National
-4.2%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$52,004
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,000
-4.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Carbondale, IL earns $48,000 in nominal terms, which is 4.2% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $52,004 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Carbondale, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | $48,000 | 6 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Soil and Plant Scientists
WARWICK, MA · $312,000Warwick, MD · $300,560SANTA ROSA, CA · $206,000Charlestown, MA · $160,000San Francisco, CA · $135,000Top-Paying Roles in Carbondale, IL
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists · $250,000Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary · $195,000Business Teachers, Postsecondary · $171,999Occupational Therapists · $120,266Economics Teachers, Postsecondary · $89,262Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Carbondale, IL?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Carbondale, IL is $48,000 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Carbondale, IL a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Carbondale, IL earns 4.2% less than the national median of $50,108, or $52,004 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.