DOL Median (Alabama)
$74,318
vs National
-16.3%
National: $88,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$84,548
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$74,318
-16.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$88,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinarians in Alabama earns $74,318 in nominal terms, which is 16.3% below the national average of $88,816. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $84,548 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIV. OF ALA. AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) | $120,000 | 1 |
| SHOALS AREA VETERINARY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL | $104,000 | 1 |
| WEST LAUDERDALE VETERINARY HOSPITAL | $93,600 | 3 |
| A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A. | $87,000 | 113 |
| University of Alaska | $82,000 | 1 |
| Aviagen, Inc. | $68,401 | 6 |
| SHOALS AREA VETERINARY EMERGENCY HOSPITAL P.C. | $67,000 | 4 |
| LNN VETERINARY SERVICES, PC | $60,000 | 1 |
| COMPANION ANIMAL PRACTICES NORTH AMERICA | $59,750 | 4 |
| THE MAY CLINIC, INC DBA GOLDEN HEART VETERINARY SE | N/A | 2 |
| Southern Veterinary Partners | N/A | 1 |
| Auburn University | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Veterinarians
NORWALK, CO · $270,000Murrieta, CA · $260,000Yonkers, NY · $250,000BROOKLYN, NE · $205,000Mountain View, CA · $185,000Top-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 Veterinarians make in Alabama?
The median Veterinarians salary in Alabama is $74,318 based on 17 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians in Alabama earns 16.3% less than the national median of $88,816, or $84,548 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.