Comprehensive salary overview for Alabama based on 2,049,520 workers across 697 occupations tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
These are the highest paying occupations in Alabama based on median annual salary from BLS data.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, Pathologists | $238,020 | $249,030 | 60 |
| 2 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $229,820 | $230,260 | 30 |
| 3 | Orthodontists | $222,010 | $231,680 | 130 |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $204,570 | $206,010 | 80 |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $202,330 | $234,790 | 330 |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $198,930 | $212,590 | 380 |
| 7 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $181,490 | $218,730 | N/A |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $179,160 | $176,970 | 1,410 |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $164,400 | $207,190 | 830 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,520 | $160,920 | 3,480 |
| 11 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $149,760 | $152,420 | 80 |
| 12 | Engineers, All Other | $146,480 | $143,060 | 3,370 |
| 13 | Nuclear Engineers | $144,410 | $136,480 | 270 |
| 14 | Actuaries | $143,230 | $133,320 | N/A |
| 15 | Podiatrists | $140,580 | $146,160 | 100 |
| 16 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,880 | $148,160 | 70 |
| 17 | Financial Manager | $138,040 | $153,650 | 6,390 |
| 18 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $136,660 | $133,770 | 800 |
| 19 | Airline Pilot | $134,430 | $145,930 | 340 |
| 20 | Psychologists, All Other | $134,370 | $126,770 | 100 |
| 21 | Pharmacist | $133,930 | $129,100 | 5,880 |
| 22 | Advertising and Promotions Managers | $133,570 | $130,180 | 50 |
| 23 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $133,500 | $142,610 | 6,480 |
| 24 | Aerospace Engineers | $133,080 | $136,210 | 5,570 |
| 25 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $131,560 | $130,920 | 150 |
The 10 lowest paying occupations in Alabama by median annual salary.
| Occupation | Median Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,620 | 11,670 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $19,960 | N/A |
| Shampooers | $20,970 | 180 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,570 | 1,080 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $21,750 | N/A |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,920 | 28,540 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,930 | 6,690 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,290 | 3,700 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,420 | 4,880 |
| Bartenders | $22,670 | 5,850 |
The most common jobs in Alabama by total number of workers.
| Occupation | Workers | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 60,330 | $29,430 |
| Registered Nurse | 53,340 | $71,040 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 51,030 | $40,620 |
| Cashiers | 48,790 | $26,760 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 44,120 | $32,050 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 42,180 | $40,200 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 37,960 | $35,780 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 37,500 | $23,490 |
| Truck Driver | 37,490 | $50,120 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 33,720 | $37,730 |
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All salary data on this page comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 estimates. The average salary shown is the mean across all tracked occupations weighted by employment. For methodology details, see our Methodology page.