DOL Median (Alabama)
$87,152
vs National
-20.8%
National: $110,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$99,149
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$87,152
-20.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$110,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Alabama earns $87,152 in nominal terms, which is 20.8% below the national average of $110,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $99,149 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | $121,551 | 357 |
| WAVSYS LLC | $79,040 | 1 |
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How much does a Computer Hardware Engineers make in Alabama?
The median Computer Hardware Engineers salary in Alabama is $87,152 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Computer Hardware Engineers?
A Computer Hardware Engineers in Alabama earns 20.8% less than the national median of $110,000, or $99,149 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.