DOL Median (Alabama)
$65,957
vs National
-3%
National: $68,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,036
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,957
-3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$68,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Alabama earns $65,957 in nominal terms, which is 3% below the national average of $68,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,036 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Universities Space Research Association | $78,190 | 44 |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | $65,957 | 1 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $63,296 | 99 |
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How much does a Atmospheric and Space Scientists make in Alabama?
The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Alabama is $65,957 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
A Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Alabama earns 3% less than the national median of $68,000, or $75,036 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.