DOL Median (Alabama)
$41,821
vs National
-30.3%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$47,578
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,821
-30.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in Alabama earns $41,821 in nominal terms, which is 30.3% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $47,578 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hwaseung Automotive Alabama, LLC | $70,034 | 1 |
| Daehan Solution Alabama LLC | $70,000 | 2 |
| THYSSENKRUPP STAINLESS USA, LLC | $53,498 | 1 |
| Nalara Quality System LLC | $52,000 | 1 |
| C&C CONTRACTORS, LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| Seohan Auto USA Corporation | $49,338 | 3 |
| SEOHAN-NTN DRIVESHAFT USA CORPORATION | $47,840 | 1 |
| JOON, LLC D/B/A AJIN USA | $45,200 | 3 |
| Joon LLC | $45,000 | 4 |
| POSCO AAPC LLC | $45,000 | 7 |
| Hyundai Sungwoo Auto USA Corp | $45,000 | 1 |
| HYUNDAI POWER TRANSFORMERS USA | $44,000 | 5 |
| H.S.S. L.L.C. | $42,000 | 1 |
| Donghee America, Inc. | $42,000 | 2 |
| PYONGSAN AMERICA, INC | $42,000 | 4 |
| KWANGSUNG AMERICA CORP. | $41,500 | 4 |
| Komos Automotive America, Inc. | $40,760 | 4 |
| NIFCO KOREA USA INC. | $40,643 | 3 |
| Sejong Alabama, LLC | $40,144 | 1 |
| SJA, Inc. | $40,000 | 10 |
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Social Circle, GA · $179,269Quincy, WA · $160,000Summit, NE · $154,500Covington, GA · $153,140Cheyenne, WY · $146,250Top-Paying Roles in Alabama
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in Alabama?
The median Cost Estimators salary in Alabama is $41,821 based on 62 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in Alabama earns 30.3% less than the national median of $60,000, or $47,578 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.