Median DOL Salary
$122,675
Total DOL Filings
978
Companies Hiring
249
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Mobile, AL$122,675
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Mobile, AL is 101.4% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Mobile
Highest-Paying Occupations in Mobile
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $110,474 | -29.9% | 8 |
| Construction Managers | $99,403 | +7.3% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $94,000 | -5.2% | 7 |
| Management Analysts | $89,814 | -12.4% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,131 | -27.4% | 24 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $83,570 | -37.2% | 52 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,561 | -28.1% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $82,000 | -15.9% | 40 |
| Civil Engineers | $75,733 | -22.8% | 11 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $68,058 | -37.1% | 12 |
| Engineers, All Other | $62,500 | -57.3% | 30 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $60,000 | -8.4% | 11 |
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $50,502 | -41.8% | 7 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $48,250 | -26.6% | 9 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $39,832 | -44% | 7 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $26,312 | -12.6% | 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 Mobile, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Mobile, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $110,474 | $125,681 |
| Construction Managers | $99,403 | $113,086 |
| Industrial Engineers | $94,000 | $106,940 |
| Management Analysts | $89,814 | $102,177 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,131 | $95,712 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Mobile, AL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Mobile, 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.