DOL Median (Alabama)
$73,332
vs National
-26%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,427
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$73,332
-26% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Alabama earns $73,332 in nominal terms, which is 26% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,427 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regions Bank | $114,444 | 1 |
| KeyBank National Association | $86,882 | 4 |
| REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION | $80,000 | 1 |
| The University of Alabama | $73,332 | 4 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $64,862 | 2 |
| Auburn University | $53,976 | 2 |
| University of South Alabama | N/A | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | N/A | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Economists make in Alabama?
The median Economists salary in Alabama is $73,332 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Alabama earns 26% less than the national median of $99,100, or $83,427 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.