DOL Median (Alabama)
$48,996
vs National
-30%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,741
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$48,996
-30% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Alabama earns $48,996 in nominal terms, which is 30% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,741 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CK OF BIRMINGHAM, LLC | $180,000 | 2 |
| Universities Space Research Association | $126,887 | 8 |
| IPG Photonics Corporation | $90,000 | 6 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $57,426 | 4 |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | $55,404 | 3 |
| Auburn University | $49,992 | 9 |
| THE UNIV. OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | $48,000 | 1 |
| The University of Alabama | $47,476 | 9 |
| THE UNIV. OF ALA. AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) | $47,402 | 7 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE | $44,680 | 1 |
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Mechanicsville, VA · $362,482Bronx, NE · $235,913Minot, ND · $222,500Scottsdale, AZ · $216,250Anchorage, AK · $214,000Top-Paying Roles in Alabama
Obstetricians and Gynecologists · $368,000Physicians, All Other · $250,000Family Medicine Physicians · $218,400Petroleum Engineers · $197,264Chief Executives · $170,880Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Physicists make in Alabama?
The median Physicists salary in Alabama is $48,996 based on 32 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Alabama earns 30% less than the national median of $70,000, or $55,741 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.