Median DOL Salary
$116,198
Total DOL Filings
49
Companies Hiring
30
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Athens, AL$116,198
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Athens, AL is 90.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Athens
Highest-Paying Occupations in Athens
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,858 | -35.6% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $60,500 | -39% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Alabama
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Alabama.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $238,020 | 60 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $229,820 | 30 |
| Orthodontists | $222,010 | 130 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $204,570 | 80 |
| Pediatricians, General | $202,330 | 330 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $198,930 | 380 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $181,490 | N/A |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $179,160 | 1,410 |
| Chief Executives | $164,400 | 830 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,520 | 3,480 |
Salary Trend in Athens, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Athens, AL has a cost of living index of 87.9, which is 12.1% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $113,766 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $62,858 | $71,511 |
| Industrial Engineers | $60,500 | $68,828 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Athens, AL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Athens, AL
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.