DOL Median (Alabama)
$95,846
vs National
+47.4%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$109,040
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,846
+47.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Alabama earns $95,846 in nominal terms, which is 47.4% above the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $109,040 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska | $79,872 | 11 |
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | $74,750 | 17 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Hydrologists
Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-Paying Roles in Alabama
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · $368,000Physicians, All Other · $250,000Family Medicine Physicians · $218,400Petroleum Engineers · $197,264Chief Executives · $170,880Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Hydrologists make in Alabama?
The median Hydrologists salary in Alabama is $95,846 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Alabama earns 47.4% more than the national median of $65,004, or $109,040 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.