145 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Alabama (2024)

There are 145 occupations in Alabama with a median salary above $75K 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

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

145
Jobs Over $75K

$229,620

#1: Physicians, Pathologists

$105,734

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

257,140

Workers in These Jobs

All 145 Jobs Paying Over $75K in Alabama

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
14	Engineers, All Other	$136,990	$136,340	3,480
15	Financial Managers	$134,080	$149,750	5,810
16	Computer Hardware Engineers	$132,930	$134,140	870
17	Physicists	$132,930	$130,670	170
18	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$132,840	$141,270	5,800
19	Podiatrists	$132,270	$129,560	90
20	Pharmacists	$131,880	$126,960	5,420
21	Aerospace Engineers	$130,870	$129,740	4,950
22	Nuclear Engineers	$129,460	$127,910	220
23	Computer Network Architects	$125,980	$126,860	3,390
24	Psychologists, All Other	$125,550	$114,600	110
25	Dentists, All Other Specialists	$124,190	$205,930	70
26	Purchasing Managers	$124,130	$123,990	1,360
27	Economics Teachers, Postsecondary	$123,770	$134,170	160
28	Lawyers	$120,890	$135,680	6,660
29	Optometrists	$117,900	$115,970	490
30	Sales Managers	$117,750	$137,700	3,650
31	Power Distributors and Dispatchers	$115,350	$115,480	250
32	Database Architects	$114,000	$114,400	310
33	Industrial Production Managers	$113,480	$122,630	3,110
34	Marketing Managers	$113,460	$130,920	1,490
35	Natural Sciences Managers	$112,490	$123,040	210
36	Administrative Services Managers	$110,990	$128,220	480
37	Sales Engineers	$110,540	$126,270	280
38	Facilities Managers	$109,620	$118,510	830
39	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,160	$120,590	100
40	Physical Scientists, All Other	$109,080	$110,110	220
41	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$108,840	$117,860	1,760
42	Air Traffic Controllers	$108,100	$109,950	210
43	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$108,100	$124,790	700
44	Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$107,480	$104,480	220
45	Operations Research Analysts	$107,470	$112,400	570
46	Managers, All Other	$106,810	$112,350	3,290
47	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$106,580	$103,740	560
48	Human Resources Managers	$106,510	$117,980	1,810
49	Commercial Pilots	$106,240	$110,250	1,010
50	Electrical Engineers	$105,580	$115,380	4,360
51	Information Security Analysts	$105,460	$109,420	2,630
52	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$104,770	$112,290	70
53	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$104,610	$112,170	610
54	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$104,300	$111,160	140
55	Training and Development Managers	$104,250	$113,540	120
56	Materials Engineers	$103,940	$106,980	610
57	Nurse Practitioners	$103,830	$110,020	4,220
58	Power Plant Operators	$103,730	$97,750	520
59	General and Operations Managers	$103,320	$129,310	34,450
60	Software Developers	$102,730	$110,630	17,130
61	Computer Systems Analysts	$102,560	$108,520	5,950
62	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$102,250	$105,360	480
63	Actuaries	$102,010	$110,810	70
64	Project Management Specialists	$101,630	$108,990	N/A
65	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$101,260	$119,660	3,290
66	Chemical Engineers	$101,120	$108,310	630
67	Life Scientists, All Other	$101,110	$101,410	50
68	Economists	$100,970	$108,660	40
69	Veterinarians	$100,940	$111,030	1,030
70	Computer Programmers	$100,920	$97,020	1,860
71	Data Scientists	$100,560	$99,040	1,120
72	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$99,590	$93,410	330
73	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$99,480	$110,850	1,240
74	Financial Risk Specialists	$99,160	$100,490	210
75	Management Analysts	$98,900	$112,390	5,830
76	Industrial Engineers	$97,360	$97,730	7,440
77	Physician Assistants	$97,360	$96,210	1,070
78	Mechanical Engineers	$97,050	$103,380	5,280
79	Physical Therapists	$96,700	$96,950	2,670
80	Computer Occupations, All Other	$96,620	$95,440	2,310
81	Occupational Therapists	$95,340	$94,680	1,300
82	Construction Managers	$95,190	$104,120	6,440
83	Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$94,740	$92,470	440
84	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$94,640	$102,400	6,880
85	Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$94,530	$101,520	1,850
86	Budget Analysts	$94,190	$95,390	1,030
87	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$93,850	$88,030	90
88	Environmental Engineers	$93,550	$98,990	780
89	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$93,490	$90,900	3,540
90	Civil Engineers	$91,670	$96,430	5,340
91	Public Relations Managers	$91,600	$105,200	N/A
92	Logisticians	$91,460	$92,980	5,650
93	Education Administrators, All Other	$90,750	$89,750	2,640
94	Soil and Plant Scientists	$89,890	$92,060	110
95	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$89,810	$95,930	310
96	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$89,020	$97,800	170
97	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$88,850	$90,850	280
98	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$88,760	$95,980	100
99	Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers	$88,370	$85,150	150
100	Avionics Technicians	$86,980	$77,370	1,310
101	Medical and Health Services Managers	$86,590	$99,270	9,290
102	Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other	$86,090	$93,370	40
103	Audiologists	$85,680	$84,760	70
104	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$85,410	$74,890	4,590
105	Chemists	$85,150	$90,130	620
106	Database Administrators	$85,070	$89,510	1,550
107	Financial and Investment Analysts	$84,990	$99,640	2,250
108	Art Directors	$84,360	$87,110	190
109	Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,220	$89,820	110
110	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$84,110	$96,040	180
111	Social Workers, All Other	$83,470	$80,140	390
112	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,360	$99,660	560
113	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$83,170	$77,770	720
114	Biological Scientists, All Other	$82,910	$80,120	200
115	Credit Analysts	$82,860	$90,100	470
116	Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School	$82,830	$72,130	N/A
117	Financial Specialists, All Other	$82,830	$87,720	490
118	Fundraising Managers	$82,640	$84,380	160
119	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,570	$86,310	200
120	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$82,270	$86,650	5,200
121	Radiation Therapists	$82,090	$83,580	150
122	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,700	$78,240	230
123	Hydrologists	$81,680	$88,260	90
124	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,620	$101,560	1,290
125	Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers	$80,980	$66,540	100
126	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$80,590	$79,090	3,340
127	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$80,250	$79,410	30
128	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,110	$85,790	570
129	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,910	$93,180	1,110
130	Technical Writers	$79,830	$81,000	990
131	Financial Examiners	$79,170	$82,450	800
132	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$79,000	$80,410	170
133	Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders	$78,710	$65,630	360
134	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,610	$87,360	1,230
135	Transportation Inspectors	$78,400	$80,540	130
136	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$78,100	$78,510	210
137	Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	$77,820	$75,490	4,940
138	Hearing Aid Specialists	$77,730	$75,230	50
139	Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,680	$77,710	50
140	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$77,160	$84,740	250
141	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,110	$89,340	330
142	Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians	$75,690	$75,560	290
143	Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,570	$76,290	210
144	Food Scientists and Technologists	$75,420	$70,620	40
145	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$75,180	$73,210	280

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Alabama High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Architecture & Engineering fields.

20.8% of all tracked occupations in AL earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,180/year (Nuclear Medicine Technologists), while the top earner makes $229,620/year.

Alabama ranks #37 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Alabama?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 145 occupations in Alabama with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 20.8% of all tracked occupations in AL.

What is the highest paying job in Alabama?

The highest paying occupation in Alabama is Physicians, Pathologists with a median salary of $229,620 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $75K+ list in Alabama?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Alabama is $75,180/year (Nuclear Medicine Technologists). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Alabama?

The average median salary among all 145 occupations that pay over $75K in Alabama is $105,734 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K in Alabama?

High-paying jobs in Alabama typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K 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.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics