DOL Median (Alabama)
$39,105
vs National
-18.5%
National: $48,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$44,488
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$39,105
-18.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$48,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Social Science Research Assistants in Alabama earns $39,105 in nominal terms, which is 18.5% below the national average of $48,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,488 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Equal Justice Initiative | $45,000 | 1 |
| The University of Alabama | $40,000 | 1 |
| THE UNIV. OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | $38,210 | 1 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $36,005 | 1 |
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How much does a Social Science Research Assistants make in Alabama?
The median Social Science Research Assistants salary in Alabama is $39,105 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Social Science Research Assistants?
A Social Science Research Assistants in Alabama earns 18.5% less than the national median of $48,000, or $44,488 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.