DOL Median (Alabama)
$45,000
vs National
-25%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,195
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-25% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Writers and Authors in Alabama earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 25% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 87.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,195 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 | 2 |
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How much does a Writers and Authors make in Alabama?
The median Writers and Authors salary in Alabama is $45,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Alabama a good place to work as a Writers and Authors?
A Writers and Authors in Alabama earns 25% less than the national median of $60,000, or $51,195 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.