DOL Median (Alabama)
$40,789
vs National
-38.2%
National: $65,989BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,404
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$40,789
-38.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,989
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Technical Writers in Alabama earns $40,789 in nominal terms, which is 38.2% below the national average of $65,989. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,404 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GD Copper (U.S.A.), Inc. | $42,141 | 3 |
| NALARA ALABAMA LLC | $39,437 | 1 |
| ILJIN ALABAMA CORPORATION | N/A | 1 |
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Greenwood Village, CO · $197,460Bridgewater, NE · $156,000Ocala, FL · $148,485Stirling, NE · $137,301Troy, NE · $135,200Top-Paying Roles in Alabama
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How much does a Technical Writers make in Alabama?
The median Technical Writers salary in Alabama is $40,789 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Technical Writers?
A Technical Writers in Alabama earns 38.2% less than the national median of $65,989, or $46,404 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.