Median DOL Salary
$70,864
Total DOL Filings
1,059
Companies Hiring
163
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Auburn, AL$70,864
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Auburn, AL is 16.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Auburn
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | 583 | $75,000 | Other | |
| SCA, Inc. | 47 | $53,072 | Other | |
| Seohan Auto USA Corporation | 47 | $50,294 | Other | |
| PYONGSAN AMERICA, INC | 42 | $48,000 | Other | |
| Lotte Chemical Alabama Corporation | 28 | $48,256 | Other | |
| K.C. Sol-Tech, Inc. | 26 | $56,638 | Other | |
| CNJ, Inc. | 24 | $55,661 | Other | |
| 2a USA Inc | 18 | $63,345 | Other | |
| ALUMINUM TECHNOLOGY SCHMID NORTH AMERICA, INC | 18 | $56,930 | Other | |
| BORBET ALABAMA INC | 18 | $66,581 | Other | |
| Donghee America, Inc. | 17 | $51,438 | Other | |
| Nexturn Inc | 15 | $105,000 | Other | |
| Si02 Medical Products, Inc. | 11 | $90,000 | Other | |
| SiO2 Medical Products, Inc. | 11 | $98,007 | Other | |
| Donghee Alabama, LLC | 9 | $47,902 | Other | |
| DONGHEE KAUTEX LLC | 8 | $47,611 | Other | |
| AM Logic Corporation | 6 | $71,000 | Other | |
| Focus Engineering LLC | 6 | $57,408 | Other | |
| Hoerbiger Automotive Comfort Systems LLC | 6 | $71,190 | Other | |
| RODL WARREN AVERETT, LLC | 6 | $52,750 | Other | |
| I-PEX USA Manufacturing, Inc. | 5 | $62,525 | Other | |
| CUMBERLAND PLASTIC SYSTEMS LLC | 5 | $70,000 | Other | |
| CKP LLP | 5 | $60,663 | Other | |
| Equifax Inc. | 5 | $111,429 | Other | |
| TOOLCARE US INTERNATIONAL, LLC | 4 | $60,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Auburn
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $129,470 | -21.3% | 6 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | +35.7% | 23 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | +20.8% | 15 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,500 | +9.1% | 5 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,200 | -24.1% | 9 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,000 | -17.6% | 50 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,000 | +14.5% | 17 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,420 | -3.4% | 17 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -9.3% | 7 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -9.5% | 5 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $70,000 | -10.2% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $70,000 | -28.6% | 5 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,125 | +9.9% | 6 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,500 | -19.8% | 9 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $65,595 | -0.4% | 6 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $65,000 | -43.7% | 17 |
| Industrial Engineers | $57,408 | -42.1% | 28 |
| Materials Engineers | $55,000 | -50.1% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $55,000 | -43.6% | 53 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $53,144 | -13.2% | 5 |
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 Auburn, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Auburn, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $129,470 | $147,292 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,000 | $125,142 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | $113,766 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,500 | $109,784 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,200 | $100,341 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Auburn, AL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Auburn, 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.