DOL Median (Alabama)
$197,264
vs National
+64.4%
National: $120,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$224,419
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$197,264
+64.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$120,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Petroleum Engineers in Alabama earns $197,264 in nominal terms, which is 64.4% above the national average of $120,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $224,419 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BP America Inc. | $131,857 | 139 |
| Hilcorp Alaska | $129,600 | 2 |
| ConocoPhillips Company | $122,400 | 140 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $105,000 | 95 |
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How much does a Petroleum Engineers make in Alabama?
The median Petroleum Engineers salary in Alabama is $197,264 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Petroleum Engineers?
A Petroleum Engineers in Alabama earns 64.4% more than the national median of $120,000, or $224,419 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.