DOL Median (Alabama)
$40,910
vs National
-18.4%
National: $50,108BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,542
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,910
-18.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Alabama earns $40,910 in nominal terms, which is 18.4% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,542 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuskegee University | $50,000 | 1 |
| University of Alaska | $48,828 | 5 |
| ALABAMA A & M UNIVERSITY | $47,244 | 2 |
| Auburn University | $40,000 | 14 |
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How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in Alabama?
The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Alabama is $40,910 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?
A Soil and Plant Scientists in Alabama earns 18.4% less than the national median of $50,108, or $46,542 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.