There are 13 occupations in Alabama with a median salary above $150K per year. The highest-paying is Physicians, Pathologists at $229,620/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, Pathologists | $229,620 | $208,240 | 80 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $217,170 | $232,800 | 490 |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other | $216,840 | $227,800 | 350 |
| 4 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $206,510 | $209,010 | 120 |
| 5 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $200,020 | $205,780 | 120 |
| 6 | Pediatricians, General | $183,280 | $196,560 | 450 |
| 7 | Orthodontists | $183,200 | $273,910 | 150 |
| 8 | Psychiatrists | $180,420 | $186,460 | 190 |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $179,790 | $173,370 | 1,290 |
| 10 | Chief Executives | $165,320 | $221,030 | 720 |
| 11 | Dentists, General | $161,300 | $179,000 | 1,140 |
| 12 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $159,500 | $263,130 | 270 |
| 13 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $158,450 | $157,230 | 2,970 |
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The $150K+ jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management fields.
1.9% of all tracked occupations in AL earn a median salary above $150K. The entry point for this group is $158,450/year (Architectural and Engineering Managers), while the top earner makes $229,620/year.
Alabama ranks #17 among all 50 states for the number of $150K+ jobs.
These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.
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This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $150K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.