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Salaries in Alabama by Occupation

Average pay by occupation in Alabama: 35 jobs ranked by annual salary, from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Use the links to jump to a Alabama salary table.

Source: U.S. BLS OEWS · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology

Alabama pay by occupation

OccupationHourlyYearly
Financial Managers$76.98$160,120
Marketing Managers$65.06$135,310
Software Developers$59.06$122,840
Information Security Analysts$57.24$119,070
Project Management Specialists$52.72$109,660
Data Scientists$50.57$105,180
Accountants and Auditors$38.98$81,080
Registered Nurses$37.03$77,020
Human Resources Specialists$34.90$72,590
Chefs and Head Cooks$30.64$63,720
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$29.94$62,280
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$28.65$59,590
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$27.77$57,750
Electricians$27.65$57,510
Graphic Designers$27.41$57,010
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$27.03$56,230
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$26.59$55,310
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$26.51$55,130
Computer User Support Specialists$25.53$53,100
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$24.67$51,320
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$24.58$51,120
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$24.53$51,020
Firefighters$23.90$49,720
Carpenters$23.79$49,490
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$21.96$45,670
Light Truck Drivers$21.12$43,930
Customer Service Representatives$19.85$41,290
Phlebotomists$18.28$38,020
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$18.02$37,480
Medical Assistants$17.68$36,770
Stockers and Order Fillers$17.30$35,980
Nursing Assistants$16.19$33,670
Office Clerks, General$16.04$33,370
Retail Salespersons$16.03$33,340
Receptionists and Information Clerks$15.65$32,560
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Highest-paying occupations in Alabama

  1. Financial Managers — $160,120 a year
  2. Marketing Managers — $135,310 a year
  3. Software Developers — $122,840 a year
  4. Information Security Analysts — $119,070 a year
  5. Project Management Specialists — $109,660 a year

Frequently asked questions

Which occupation pays the most in Alabama?

Financial Managers leads, at about $160,120 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release.

Where does the data come from?

Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wage data, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.

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