The University of Chicago
Materials Engineers salary
in Chicago, IL
The University of Chicago reported a median base wage of $78,478 across 5 certified LCA filings for Materials Engineers (SOC 17-2131) in Chicago, IL. The middle half ran $64,000–$80,000.
- Median
- $78,478
- 25th pct
- $64,000
- 75th pct
- $80,000
- 90th pct
- $82,935
5 SWORN FILINGS · RANGE $62,652–$84,891▬ BLS OEWS IL, ALL EMPLOYERS · P25 $91,570 · MEDIAN $126,620 · P75 $136,710
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RECENT FILINGS · PUBLIC DOL CASE NUMBERS
I-200-26043-637356Level III$84,891
I-200-25356-502029Level I$80,000
I-200-25339-460965Level III$78,478
I-200-25356-502233Level I$64,000
I-200-26047-643315Level I$62,652
SAME ROLE, OTHER THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO WORKSITES
Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = WAGE_RATE_OF_PAY_FROM annualized (base wage offered, not total comp). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the state. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.