Median DOL Salary
$59,963
Total DOL Filings
341
Companies Hiring
80
Cost of Living Index
87.9
National avg = 100Location vs National
Opelika, AL$59,963
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Opelika, AL is 1.6% below the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Opelika
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mando America Corporation | 81 | $65,250 | Other | |
| Hanwha Advanced Materials America | 33 | $55,703 | Other | |
| SM AMERICA LLC | 21 | $41,517 | Other | |
| Wiz Tech, Inc. | 16 | $60,570 | Other | |
| Comgen America, Inc | 14 | $66,196 | Other | |
| Daewon America, Inc. | 13 | $59,093 | Other | |
| Gyunglim USA, Inc | 11 | $45,588 | Other | |
| Nalara Quality System LLC | 11 | $53,144 | Other | |
| Car Tech LLC | 10 | $60,549 | Other | |
| HL Mando America Corporation | 8 | $112,845 | Other | |
| MEISTER LOGISTICS CORPORATION AMERICA | 8 | $45,000 | Other | |
| Hana Factory Automation Corporation | 7 | $65,531 | Other | |
| Gambro Renal Products, Inc. | 7 | $84,319 | Other | |
| DAESIN ROBOT LLC | 7 | $58,698 | Other | |
| Pharmavite LLC | 7 | $110,700 | Other | |
| HANWHA L&C ALABAMA LLC | 6 | $50,000 | Other | |
| KOAM, LLC | 6 | $59,176 | Other | |
| HANWHA L & C ALABAMA, LLC | 6 | $49,946 | Other | |
| WIZTECH | 6 | $70,554 | Other | |
| ATNS USA, Inc. | 5 | $77,634 | Other | |
| Hyundai Sungwoo Auto USA Corp | 5 | $45,000 | Other | |
| CUMBERLAND PLASTIC SYSTEMS LLC | 5 | $70,000 | Other | |
| NALARA ALABAMA LLC | 5 | $39,437 | Other | |
| Ecoplastic Automotive America Corporation | 4 | $58,000 | Other | |
| AGS AMERICA INC | 4 | $59,717 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Opelika
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | $71,677 | -37.9% | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | -33.4% | 27 |
| Electrical Engineers | $65,000 | -43.9% | 9 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $60,632 | -17% | 5 |
| Budget Analysts | $60,549 | -38.3% | 7 |
| Engineers, All Other | $60,000 | -59% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $54,538 | -45% | 34 |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $45,000 | -44.5% | 6 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $44,980 | -61.7% | 5 |
| Logisticians | $44,818 | -52.8% | 6 |
| Management Analysts | $43,002 | -58% | 12 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $42,380 | -40.4% | 14 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $41,863 | -55.8% | 14 |
| Cost Estimators | $40,000 | -41.2% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $32,302 | -41.7% | 9 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $20,800 | -42% | 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 Opelika, AL
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Opelika, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | $71,677 | $81,544 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,000 | $73,948 |
| Electrical Engineers | $65,000 | $73,948 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | $60,632 | $68,978 |
| Budget Analysts | $60,549 | $68,884 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Opelika, AL stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Opelika, 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.