DOL Median (Alabama)
$53,215
vs National
-24%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,540
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,215
-24% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Astronomers in Alabama earns $53,215 in nominal terms, which is 24% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,540 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Alabama
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | $54,991 | 2 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE | $51,438 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Astronomers make in Alabama?
The median Astronomers salary in Alabama is $53,215 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Astronomers?
A Astronomers in Alabama earns 24% less than the national median of $70,000, or $60,540 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.