DOL Median (Alabama)
$42,453
vs National
-29.2%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,297
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,453
-29.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Drafters in Alabama earns $42,453 in nominal terms, which is 29.2% 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 $48,297 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KELLY AEROSPACE ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC | $52,000 | 2 |
| SL Alabama, LLC | $43,181 | 1 |
| Hantal Alabama Corporation | $41,725 | 1 |
| Auto Electronic America Corporation | $41,725 | 1 |
| SJA, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| SM AMERICA LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Drafters make in Alabama?
The median Mechanical Drafters salary in Alabama is $42,453 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Mechanical Drafters?
A Mechanical Drafters in Alabama earns 29.2% less than the national median of $60,000, or $48,297 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.