DOL Median (Alabama)
$41,100
vs National
-28.8%
National: $57,764BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,758
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$41,100
-28.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,764
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geographers in Alabama earns $41,100 in nominal terms, which is 28.8% below the national average of $57,764. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,758 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | $41,100 | 2 |
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How much does a Geographers make in Alabama?
The median Geographers salary in Alabama is $41,100 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Geographers?
A Geographers in Alabama earns 28.8% less than the national median of $57,764, or $46,758 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.