DOL Median (Bessemer, AL)
$56,129
vs National
-27.8%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$63,855
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$56,129
-27.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Bessemer, AL earns $56,129 in nominal terms, which is 27.8% below the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $63,855 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Bessemer, AL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DeShazo Group Inc | $65,000 | 1 |
| PA Corporation | $61,298 | 10 |
| ERECTED STEEL PRODUCTS OF ALABAMA, INC. | $57,678 | 2 |
| SPECTRUM ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, INC.L | $54,579 | 1 |
| SPECTRUM ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS | $49,816 | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Bessemer, AL?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Bessemer, AL is $56,129 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Bessemer, AL a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Bessemer, AL earns 27.8% less than the national median of $77,792, or $63,855 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.