Salaries in Decatur, AL

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Decatur, AL • 260 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $351,79050
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $159,500130
      Industrial Production Managers $146,990210
      Aerospace Engineers $138,460100
      Financial Managers $134,850140
      Purchasing Managers $132,32040
      Pharmacists $132,320140
      Materials Engineers $130,55050
      Information Security Analysts $130,40050
      Computer Network Architects $128,66030
      Sales Managers $128,61090
      Marketing Managers $128,50040
      Facilities Managers $126,10040
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $124,01080
      Electrical Engineers $123,440160
      Environmental Engineers $122,01060
      Family Medicine Physicians $118,45040
      Managers, All Other $113,67080
      Chemical Engineers $113,18080
      Mechanical Engineers $112,190320
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $111,36090
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $110,76060
      Civil Engineers $109,420150
      Nurse Practitioners $108,220140
      Lawyers $108,05070
      Power Plant Operators $108,04050
      General and Operations Managers $107,730950
      Human Resources Managers $106,41040
      Industrial Engineers $106,140440
      Software Developers $105,830140
      Chemists $103,36070
      Project Management Specialists $101,89070
      Computer Systems Analysts $99,56080
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $98,55030
      Physical Therapists $97,62050
      Occupational Therapists $97,46030
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $96,710100
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $93,70050
      Construction Managers $93,060210
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,04060
      Logisticians $89,200120
      Financial and Investment Analysts $86,82050
      Medical and Health Services Managers $85,350180
      Management Analysts $84,49050
      Education Administrators, All Other $84,390
      Training and Development Specialists $81,510120
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $81,06060
      Database Administrators $80,77040
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $80,240470
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,460840
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $78,220220
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,98050
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,92090
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $77,730720
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $76,71040
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,58030
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $75,760110
      Social and Community Service Managers $72,83070
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $72,650810
      Compliance Officers $70,66070
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $70,340430
      Cost Estimators $69,640110
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $68,900540
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $67,70070
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $67,55090
      Registered Nurses $67,010760
      Speech-Language Pathologists $66,77050
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $66,49040
      Accountants and Auditors $66,250520
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $65,20070
      Boilermakers $64,06030
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $63,78030
      Personal Financial Advisors $63,60080
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,490210
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $62,97070
      Physical Therapist Assistants $62,84050
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $62,510110
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $62,340370
      Postal Service Clerks $62,19030
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,150550
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $62,090110
      Electricians $61,990450
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,950360
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $61,950140
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $61,710140
      Human Resources Specialists $61,490270
      Chemical Technicians $61,420160
      Food Service Managers $61,360140
      Dental Hygienists $61,27070
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $61,08040
      Loan Officers $60,900170
      Tool and Die Makers $60,41030
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $59,92030
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $59,880100
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,680600
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $59,26090
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,65090
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,46040
      Construction and Building Inspectors $58,44040
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $58,2801,440
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,860160
      Insurance Underwriters $57,850
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $57,57030
      Machinists $57,480300
      Respiratory Therapists $57,47050
      Public Relations Specialists $57,26040
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,110210
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $56,860480
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,590330
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $56,35070
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $56,32030
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $56,18030
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $56,01060
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $55,990270
      Paramedics $55,59060
      Computer User Support Specialists $55,510100
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $55,160230
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,270180
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $54,080170
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $53,76040
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $53,420120
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $53,03050
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $51,76060
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,170220
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,070150
      Millwrights $50,91070
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $50,39060
      Carpenters $50,360130
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $49,210150
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $49,120170
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,710110
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,500250
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $48,35040
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $47,79040
      Healthcare Social Workers $47,320100
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $47,14040
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $46,850320
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,78070
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,570600
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,510550
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,33060
      Graphic Designers $46,17050
      Roofers $46,16030
      Sheet Metal Workers $45,76050
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,600650
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $45,49060
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $45,390300
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $45,170100
      Crane and Tower Operators $44,53090
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $44,500100
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $44,330520
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $44,320220
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $43,89050
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $43,89070
      Pest Control Workers $43,66080
      Surgical Technologists $43,46040
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $43,23080
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $43,200390
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $42,98030
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $42,22070
      Bill and Account Collectors $42,18080
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $41,720130
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $41,70070
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $41,26030
      Billing and Posting Clerks $41,250130
      Emergency Medical Technicians $40,57050
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,5601,140
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $40,080500
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,94050
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,720280
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $39,72040
      Medical Records Specialists $39,71060
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $39,60080
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $39,01030
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $38,99050
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,830160
      Helpers--Electricians $38,80080
      Construction Laborers $38,770550
      Firefighters $38,760170
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $38,76040
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $38,720160
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $38,52050
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $38,26070
      Customer Service Representatives $38,250760
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $38,25040
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $38,24070
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $37,99040
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,950250
      Dental Assistants $37,850120
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $37,7801,630
      Security Guards $37,720470
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,57030
      Driver/Sales Workers $37,500130
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $37,46040
      Highway Maintenance Workers $37,45040
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,44050
      Light Truck Drivers $37,230360
      Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $36,50060
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $36,5001,150
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,230230
      Psychiatric Technicians $36,220180
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,850510
      Tellers $35,830240
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,790340
      Food Batchmakers $35,36060
      Helpers--Production Workers $35,180410
      Data Entry Keyers $35,13030
      Phlebotomists $34,94040
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $34,94050
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,850190
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,810100
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $34,78030
      Social and Human Service Assistants $34,670110
      Recreation Workers $34,66090
      Medical Assistants $34,580310
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,130270
      Nursing Assistants $34,120380
      Printing Press Operators $33,55050
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,05080
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $31,9001,090
      Sewing Machine Operators $31,71070
      Tire Repairers and Changers $31,50050
      Stockers and Order Fillers $31,3901,090
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $31,310260
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $31,250250
      Parts Salespersons $31,200150
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $31,01050
      Cooks, Restaurant $30,790460
      Retail Salespersons $30,7701,460
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,33060
      Office Clerks, General $30,100330
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $29,780220
      Residential Advisors $29,64070
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $29,63060
      Animal Caretakers $29,190100
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,61080
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,49080
      Counter and Rental Clerks $28,430190
      Coaches and Scouts $28,42040
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,41060
      Dishwashers $27,80090
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,630200
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,6001,010
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,360760
      Cashiers $26,9601,340
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $25,600360
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $25,5201,050
      Legislators $24,98030
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $24,570120
      Bartenders $24,35090
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $23,96030
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,870270
      Food Preparation Workers $23,730370
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $23,19080
      Childcare Workers $22,380100
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,84090
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,750310
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $21,650920
      Waiters and Waitresses $21,260750
      Bus Drivers, School $18,090260