DOL Median (Alabama)
$20,800
vs National
-3.7%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$23,663
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$20,800
-3.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Alabama earns $20,800 in nominal terms, which is 3.7% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $23,663 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp Basket Restaurants, LLC | $20,800 | 90 |
| J.K. House, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| Lee & Kim LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Alabama?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Alabama is $20,800 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Alabama earns 3.7% less than the national median of $21,600, or $23,663 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.