Median DOL Salary
$140,503
Total DOL Filings
331
Companies Hiring
60
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Dothan, AL$140,503
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Dothan, AL is 130.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Dothan
Highest-Paying Occupations in Dothan
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $70,429 | -27.4% | 17 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $22,204 | -26.2% | 18 |
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 Dothan, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Dothan, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $70,429 | $80,124 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $22,204 | $25,261 |
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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.