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Wages by occupation in Alabama
In Alabama, the median annual wage across all occupations was $43,830 in May 2024, with 2,091,480 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
What stands out
In Alabama, the median annual wage across all occupations was $43,830 in May 2024, with 2,091,480 people employed, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The highest median among detailed occupations is $238,020 for Physicians, Pathologists, the lowest $17,620 for Bus Drivers, School. The largest occupation by headcount is Retail Salespersons with 60,330 jobs at a median of $29,430. Wages are annual, as published by BLS for May of the reference year; '≥ $239,200' marks BLS's top code. Every value links to its fact record.
Highest-paid occupations
Top 30 by median annual wage among detailed occupations.
| Occupation | Employment | Median annual | 10th pct | 90th pct | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists 29-1222 | 60 | $238,020 | $74,310 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists 29-1029 | 30 | $229,820 | $58,740 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Orthodontists 29-1023 | 130 | $222,010 | $170,400 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists 29-1218 | 80 | $204,570 | $68,290 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Pediatricians, General 29-1221 | 330 | $202,330 | $150,380 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Family Medicine Physicians 29-1215 | 380 | $198,930 | $105,370 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 29-1241 | — | $181,490 | $171,070 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Nurse Anesthetists 29-1151 | 1,410 | $179,160 | $97,890 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Chief Executives 11-1011 | 830 | $164,400 | $104,950 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 3,480 | $157,520 | $102,590 | $222,160 | evidence → |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 23-1021 | 80 | $149,760 | $71,070 | $203,990 | evidence → |
| Engineers, All Other 17-2199 | 3,370 | $146,480 | $86,630 | $191,880 | evidence → |
| Nuclear Engineers 17-2161 | 270 | $144,410 | $98,950 | $176,150 | evidence → |
| Actuaries 15-2011 | — | $143,230 | $80,280 | $143,230 | evidence → |
| Podiatrists 29-1081 | 100 | $140,580 | $55,270 | $236,250 | evidence → |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1112 | 70 | $139,880 | $83,130 | $230,660 | evidence → |
| Financial Managers 11-3031 | 6,390 | $138,040 | $84,440 | ≥ $239,200 | evidence → |
| Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061 | 800 | $136,660 | $79,480 | $187,030 | evidence → |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 53-2011 | 340 | $134,430 | $103,400 | $166,860 | evidence → |
| Psychologists, All Other 19-3039 | 100 | $134,370 | $66,630 | $159,620 | evidence → |
| Pharmacists 29-1051 | 5,880 | $133,930 | $86,780 | $160,300 | evidence → |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers 11-2011 | 50 | $133,570 | $83,570 | $150,670 | evidence → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 6,480 | $133,500 | $78,740 | $212,280 | evidence → |
| Aerospace Engineers 17-2011 | 5,570 | $133,080 | $80,040 | $198,840 | evidence → |
| Physical Scientists, All Other 19-2099 | 150 | $131,560 | $63,120 | $186,850 | evidence → |
| Optometrists 29-1041 | 470 | $129,700 | $54,420 | $175,260 | evidence → |
| Computer Network Architects 15-1241 | 3,610 | $128,210 | $77,100 | $175,810 | evidence → |
| Purchasing Managers 11-3061 | 1,400 | $127,680 | $75,830 | $196,090 | evidence → |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 5,810 | $127,660 | $61,190 | $217,010 | evidence → |
| Natural Sciences Managers 11-9121 | 280 | $127,210 | $84,360 | $166,520 | evidence → |
Largest occupations by employment
Top 30 by number of jobs.
Metropolitan areas in Alabama
Each has its own wage record.
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