DOL Median (Decatur, AL)
$116,600
vs National
+49.9%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$132,651
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$116,600
+49.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Decatur, AL earns $116,600 in nominal terms, which is 49.9% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $132,651 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Decatur, AL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS | $123,250 | 5 |
| AlphaPet Inc | $116,600 | 1 |
| General Electric Company | $91,000 | 111 |
| POLYPLEX USA LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Decatur, AL?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Decatur, AL is $116,600 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Decatur, AL a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Decatur, AL earns 49.9% more than the national median of $77,792, or $132,651 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.