Median DOL Salary
$78,423
Total DOL Filings
76
Companies Hiring
39
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Bessemer, AL$78,423
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Bessemer, AL is 28.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Bessemer
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA Corporation | 11 | $61,298 | Other | |
| Giattina Aycock Architecture Studio Inc | 10 | $57,408 | Other | |
| Blox, LLC | 7 | $71,864 | Other | |
| SPECTRUM ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS | 5 | $51,085 | Other | |
| J.B. PROCESSING, LLC | 4 | $87,500 | Other | |
| GFA, INC | 4 | $58,854 | Other | |
| Wipro Limited | 4 | $72,301 | Staffing | |
| ROYAL SWITCHGEAR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | 4 | $110,000 | Other | |
| SALIENT HOSPITALIST LLC | 3 | $239,200 | Other | |
| General Telecom Inc | 3 | $90,000 | Other | |
| INSTANT TAX SERVICE INC | 2 | $47,000 | Other | |
| DGS TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC | 2 | $65,000 | Other | |
| The Bright Star Restaurant | 2 | $63,000 | Other | |
| CONCENTRIC HOSPITALIST GROUP, PC | 2 | $312,000 | Other | |
| ERECTED STEEL PRODUCTS OF ALABAMA, INC. | 1 | $57,678 | Other | |
| N2Force Technologies Inc | 1 | $91,000 | Other | |
| Amitech Solutions, Inc. | 1 | $78,208 | Other | |
| Bobo Business LLC | 1 | $49,338 | Other | |
| SPECTRUM ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC.L | 1 | $54,579 | Other | |
| GVN, Inc. | 1 | $46,592 | Other | |
| Valeo North America, Inc. | 1 | $92,000 | Other | |
| Hope Animal Clinic, PC | 1 | $37,440 | Other | |
| Leadec Corp. | 1 | $86,840 | Other | |
| TBGS HOLDINGS, LLC | 1 | $137,155 | Other | |
| DeShazo Group Inc | 1 | $65,000 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Bessemer
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $64,366 | -44.5% | 8 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $56,129 | -42.5% | 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 Bessemer, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Bessemer, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineers | $64,366 | $73,226 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $56,129 | $63,855 |
Compare to Other Cities
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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.