DOL Median (Alabama)
$75,000
vs National
-34.4%
National: $114,400BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$85,324
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$75,000
-34.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$114,400
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Optometrists in Alabama earns $75,000 in nominal terms, which is 34.4% below the national average of $114,400. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $85,324 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DOCTOR'S EXCHANGE OF ALABAMA, P.C. | $120,000 | 1 |
| THE UNIV. OF ALA. AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) | $56,322 | 2 |
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How much does a Optometrists make in Alabama?
The median Optometrists salary in Alabama is $75,000 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Optometrists?
A Optometrists in Alabama earns 34.4% less than the national median of $114,400, or $85,324 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.