DOL Median (Alabama)
$53,980
vs National
-17%
National: $65,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,411
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,980
-17% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama earns $53,980 in nominal terms, which is 17% below the national average of $65,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,411 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | $102,440 | 1 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA | $54,407 | 2 |
| Auburn University at Montgomery | $53,980 | 3 |
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How much does a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make in Alabama?
The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Alabama is $53,980 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama earns 17% less than the national median of $65,000, or $61,411 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.