Wage Rates
Wage rates for experienced workers in selected occupations working in the EDR 6 NORTHWEST
Occupation |
Entry |
Top |
Occupation |
Entry |
Top |
Accountant/Auditor |
$ 17.04 |
$ 32.12 |
Maint. Mechanic |
$ 11.34 |
$ 21.81 |
Assembler-Electronic |
$ 9.97 |
$ 12.80 |
Office Clerk |
$ 8.47 |
$ 13.42 |
Assembler- Prod. |
$8.40 |
$ 13.78 |
Secretary |
$ 9.49 |
$ 14.68 |
Computer Operator |
$ 11.19 |
$ 21.22 |
Sheet Metal Worker |
$12.20 |
$ 25.46 |
Computer Prog |
$ 20.66 |
$ 34.27 |
Ship-Recving Clerk |
$ 10.32 |
$ 17.34 |
Data Entry Operator |
$ 8.82 |
$ 12.18 |
Systems Analyst |
$21.71 |
$ 41.79 |
Drill/Punch Press |
$ 11.01 |
$ 16.00 |
Technician |
$16.04 |
$ 25.34 |
Engineer |
$ 23.96 |
$ 43.13 |
Tool & Die Maker |
$ 17.06 |
$ 24.98 |
Janitor/Porter/Cleaner |
$ 8.44 |
$ 12.47 |
Warehouse Worker |
$ 12.41 |
$ 18.22 |
Laborer |
$ 11.87 |
$ 23.10 |
Welder |
$ 13.13 |
$ 2.0.17 |
Machinist |
$ 12.35 |
$ 20.85 |
Word Processor |
$10.23 |
$ 14.55 |
emarks WAGE RATES 3RD QUARTER 2009 FROM IL DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY WEB SITE AT http://lmi.ides.state.il.us/wagedata/wage.htm.
Mendota Unemployment Rate
Mendota has an unemployment rate of 13.10%, compared the national average of 9.5%.
Travel Time
Distance and travel time for goods in transit to selected major cities
City
|
Highway
Miles |
Days by
Rail |
Days by
Truck |
Atlanta |
710 |
3 |
2 |
Chicago |
81 |
1 |
1 |
Cleveland |
420 |
3 |
1 |
Dallas |
850 |
2 |
2 |
Denver |
930 |
2 |
2 |
Detroit |
356 |
3 |
1 |
Kansas City |
414 |
1 |
1 |
Los Angeles |
1948 |
3 |
4 |
Memphis |
480 |
2 |
1 |
Minneapolis |
382 |
2 |
1 |
New Orleans |
820 |
2 |
2 |
New York |
925 |
4 |
2 |
St. Louis |
235 |
2 |
1 |
Seattle |
2060 |
5 |
4 |
Railroad(s)
Burlington Northern Switching 5 Days/Week
Daily Amtrak Service
ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, SOUTHWEST CHIEF & CARL SANDBURG.
Education Facilities (in community)
Type |
Number |
Teachers |
Enrollment |
Elementary |
3 |
44 |
892 |
Junior High |
1 |
42 |
409 |
High School |
1 |
46 |
604 |
Trade & Technical |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Community College |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Four-Yr College |
0 |
0 |
0 |
University |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 YEAR COLLEGE-NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY - 45 MILES. ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE LOCATED IN OGLESBY - 20 MILES.
Labor Force
Labor Force Summary for LASALLE COUNTY Annual Average for Year 2010
Total Labor Force |
60,380 |
Unemployed |
7,880 |
Percentage |
13.1% |
Total Employed |
52,500 |
Manufacturing |
17.8% |
Non-Manufacturing |
81.4% |
Agriculture |
0.8% |
Community Facilities (Available within 10 miles)
Motels/Hotels |
2 |
Number of Rooms |
110 |
Restaurants |
19 |
Capacity of Largest Banquet Room |
500 |
Public Golf Courses |
1 |
Country Clubs |
1 |
Health Clubs |
2 |
Public Tennis Courts |
8 |
Public Swimming Pools |
1 |
Public Access to Lake/River |
Yes |
Protestant Churches |
13 |
Catholic Churches |
1 |
Jewish Synagogues |
0 |
SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAMS, MENDOTA CIVIC CTR WITH MEETING ROOMS AND BANQUET FACILITIES. ONE BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITY ALSO AVAILABLE. CLOSE TO ILLINOIS RIVER, STARVED ROCK & MATTHIESSEN STATE PARKS.
Tax Structure
Property tax rates per $100 assessed valuation. Valuation is 33.3% of real property except in Cook County where commercial property is assessed at 10% and industrial property is assessed at 25%.
Property Tax Rates 2014 |
City |
2.23691% |
County |
1.00885% |
School |
5.86552% |
Others |
.85473% |
Total |
9.96601% |
|
Total Sales Tax Rates |
6.5% |
Utility Taxes |
Electricity |
5% |
Natural Gas |
5% |
Telephone |
5% |
Water |
0% |
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