Salaries in Huntsville, AL

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Huntsville, AL • 419 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $230,230440
      Chief Executives $205,28090
      Nurse Anesthetists $203,010210
      Family Medicine Physicians $198,930
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,5601,560
      Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $157,54030
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $154,5201,800
      Financial Managers $154,510750
      Engineers, All Other $148,4303,120
      Managers, All Other $148,240570
      Purchasing Managers $144,000490
      Physical Scientists, All Other $139,80070
      Computer Hardware Engineers $139,270650
      Aerospace Engineers $139,1104,580
      Pharmacists $138,590610
      Sales Managers $136,060610
      Human Resources Managers $135,160330
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $134,850790
      Lawyers $134,750570
      General and Operations Managers $133,7504,090
      Optometrists $132,70050
      Operations Research Analysts $132,620330
      Public Relations Managers $132,44040
      Industrial Production Managers $132,440440
      Computer Network Architects $130,6601,390
      Facilities Managers $129,280160
      Electrical Engineers $129,0202,240
      Natural Sciences Managers $127,21090
      Information Security Analysts $127,1201,570
      Chemists $127,070120
      Physicists $126,770250
      Nuclear Engineers $125,87080
      Computer Systems Analysts $124,9603,010
      Marketing Managers $123,520210
      Project Management Specialists $122,430700
      Software Developers $121,3207,010
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $120,9103,130
      Sales Engineers $120,54060
      Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $118,780180
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $118,270220
      Management Analysts $118,2701,800
      Materials Engineers $118,270330
      Computer Occupations, All Other $117,540820
      Database Architects $112,680110
      Logisticians $110,5503,050
      Budget Analysts $109,050580
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $108,44040
      Data Scientists $108,260630
      Computer and Information Research Scientists $108,180490
      Nurse Practitioners $107,950720
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $107,460360
      Environmental Engineers $106,92090
      Physician Assistants $106,28060
      Industrial Engineers $106,0101,790
      Financial and Investment Analysts $105,570640
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $104,280110
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $103,850880
      Civil Engineers $102,7901,250
      Mechanical Engineers $102,7802,020
      Computer Programmers $101,780270
      Chiropractors $101,04080
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $100,730250
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $100,230310
      Database Administrators $100,000260
      Physical Therapists $99,990290
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $99,470180
      Veterinarians $98,490150
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $98,0401,200
      Financial Specialists, All Other $97,860200
      Medical and Health Services Managers $96,610900
      Construction Managers $96,350720
      Administrative Services Managers $95,960120
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $93,570220
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $93,4302,630
      Chemical Engineers $93,28080
      Occupational Therapists $93,210120
      Commercial Pilots $92,61080
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $92,02030
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,010200
      Personal Financial Advisors $89,260210
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $89,02040
      Technical Writers $88,090380
      Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $88,000250
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $87,220240
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $87,16070
      Atmospheric and Space Scientists $84,720160
      Lodging Managers $81,29040
      Education Administrators, All Other $81,080
      Urban and Regional Planners $80,64050
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $80,500100
      Nuclear Medicine Technologists $80,32050
      Cost Estimators $79,630290
      Biological Scientists, All Other $79,43060
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $79,23050
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $78,700120
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $77,960120
      Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,830330
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $77,740170
      Special Effects Artists and Animators $77,64040
      Compliance Officers $77,400410
      Accountants and Auditors $77,2803,100
      Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists $76,57090
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $75,98060
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,82040
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $75,440130
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $75,1301,100
      Human Resources Specialists $74,7701,560
      Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,700
      Training and Development Specialists $74,660530
      Interior Designers $74,53080
      School Psychologists $74,290
      Public Relations Specialists $74,120310
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,720160
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $73,650110
      Writers and Authors $72,74030
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $72,380430
      Funeral Home Managers $72,24040
      Speech-Language Pathologists $71,820220
      Health Education Specialists $71,66070
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,430870
      Chefs and Head Cooks $70,960130
      Physical Therapist Assistants $70,020220
      Web Developers $69,790120
      Millwrights $69,680120
      Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $69,590130
      Avionics Technicians $69,110160
      Tool and Die Makers $69,010110
      Mechanical Drafters $68,830130
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $68,53040
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,770120
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $67,760270
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,7202,570
      Respiratory Therapists $67,250260
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,7401,630
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $66,700100
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $66,1101,750
      Surveyors $66,090190
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $66,050
      Registered Nurses $66,0306,590
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $65,960210
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $65,770120
      Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $65,530
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $65,480160
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $65,290150
      Computer Network Support Specialists $64,500260
      Producers and Directors $64,490140
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,0001,570
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,8501,000
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $63,84030
      Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers $63,790240
      Social and Community Service Managers $63,780170
      Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $63,67040
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $63,610110
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $63,610140
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,4001,290
      Construction and Building Inspectors $63,260160
      Farm and Home Management Educators $63,21060
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,020280
      Instructional Coordinators $62,880170
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $62,880
      Procurement Clerks $62,84040
      Food Service Managers $62,660620
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $62,540160
      Loan Officers $62,340420
      Transportation Security Screeners $62,34060
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,750980
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,7102,210
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,6601,720
      Postal Service Clerks $61,630100
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $61,510
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $61,50030
      Dental Hygienists $61,290300
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,960190
      Machinists $60,940840
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $60,930580
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,7901,550
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $60,630450
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,350110
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,310460
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,280100
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $60,250120
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,220240
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,1001,110
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $59,85090
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,5401,010
      Insurance Sales Agents $59,360440
      Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $58,75090
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $58,700290
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,330410
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $58,140160
      Medical Equipment Repairers $58,07030
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $57,730430
      Electrical and Electronics Drafters $57,39070
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $57,360120
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $57,090100
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $57,070480
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,910240
      Fundraisers $56,790100
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $56,78060
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $56,74030
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $56,30030
      Electricians $56,230840
      Graphic Designers $56,060260
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $55,780240
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $55,60090
      Clergy $55,50040
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $55,260100
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $55,130190
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,470950
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $54,36050
      Surgical Technologists $53,640420
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $53,05050
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $52,880120
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,350110
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $52,210670
      Tile and Stone Setters $52,16050
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $51,910760
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,580250
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $51,3802,700
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $51,360730
      Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $51,36030
      Athletic Trainers $50,93060
      Chemical Technicians $50,88080
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $50,730510
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $50,600110
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $50,48030
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $50,43080
      Travel Agents $50,34040
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $50,320170
      Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $50,21070
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $50,170180
      Pipelayers $49,65060
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $49,500150
      Massage Therapists $49,41070
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,240180
      Computer User Support Specialists $49,0701,290
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $49,02070
      Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $48,98060
      Advertising Sales Agents $48,86090
      Sheet Metal Workers $48,850120
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,830400
      Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians $48,40050
      Carpenters $48,350490
      Mechanical Door Repairers $48,31080
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,2901,090
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,060150
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,050920
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $47,910100
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $47,650140
      Bill and Account Collectors $47,590320
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $47,5701,790
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,540480
      Firefighters $47,490500
      Meter Readers, Utilities $47,47040
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $47,370110
      Editors $47,37040
      Crane and Tower Operators $47,19040
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $47,060190
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,880370
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,750650
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $46,64040
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,5302,260
      Biological Technicians $46,500
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,500150
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,220210
      Highway Maintenance Workers $46,210200
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,1401,580
      Broadcast Technicians $46,14030
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $46,10040
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $46,080130
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $45,830100
      Interpreters and Translators $45,76030
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $45,5901,610
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $45,5501,190
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $45,46040
      Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $44,99080
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $44,8707,380
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $44,850280
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $44,590330
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $44,39090
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,180140
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $44,110190
      Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers $43,95030
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $43,7504,200
      Glaziers $43,67050
      Surgical Assistants $43,35070
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $43,230500
      Medical Transcriptionists $43,09070
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $43,040520
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $42,6701,940
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,530700
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $42,29060
      Light Truck Drivers $42,1401,700
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $41,470110
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $41,400220
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $41,190200
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $41,110180
      Audio and Video Technicians $41,09080
      Private Detectives and Investigators $40,90040
      Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity $40,780110
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $40,55050
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $40,15090
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $40,090100
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,05050
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $40,00070
      Pharmacy Technicians $39,950910
      Production Workers, All Other $39,86080
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $39,540190
      Pest Control Workers $39,300280
      Billing and Posting Clerks $39,210460
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $39,020170
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,990330
      Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $38,86050
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $38,790150
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $38,6404,370
      Dental Assistants $38,560520
      Construction Laborers $38,4701,530
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $38,210770
      Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $38,20030
      Printing Press Operators $38,100120
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $38,030240
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $38,01030
      Medical Records Specialists $37,880400
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,830600
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,820660
      Dental Laboratory Technicians $37,780400
      Coaches and Scouts $37,550270
      Customer Service Representatives $37,5303,630
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,4302,320
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $37,43040
      Tellers $37,230570
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $37,170150
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $37,090120
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $37,01040
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $36,9701,340
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,940
      Opticians, Dispensing $36,840100
      Psychiatric Technicians $36,720260
      Floral Designers $36,67060
      Tutors $36,540120
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $36,500
      Helpers--Electricians $36,490240
      Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $36,46070
      Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks $36,40050
      Data Entry Keyers $36,37070
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $36,330200
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $36,310220
      Medical Assistants $36,2801,750
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,270310
      Phlebotomists $35,990320
      Pharmacy Aides $35,55080
      Parts Salespersons $35,370520
      Home Appliance Repairers $35,21040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $35,080720
      Security Guards $34,9901,750
      Skincare Specialists $34,710
      Sewing Machine Operators $34,660260
      Medical Equipment Preparers $34,27060
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $34,080120
      Stockers and Order Fillers $34,0205,010
      Photographers $33,90090
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $33,7301,400
      Driver/Sales Workers $33,450570
      Cooks, Restaurant $33,4402,040
      Social and Human Service Assistants $33,260230
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $33,090110
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $33,06060
      Bakers $33,040210
      Helpers--Production Workers $32,970440
      Nursing Assistants $32,3602,590
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $32,070310
      Office Clerks, General $31,5301,170
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $31,36030
      Couriers and Messengers $31,340110
      Tire Repairers and Changers $31,290210
      Retail Salespersons $31,2106,860
      Concierges $31,20060
      Protective Service Workers, All Other $31,160100
      Real Estate Sales Agents $31,010300
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,930320
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $30,760160
      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $30,440150
      Tour and Travel Guides $30,24060
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $30,2102,770
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $30,170820
      Recreation Workers $30,140440
      Legislators $29,99060
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,660550
      Dishwashers $29,530420
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,44090
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,300390
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,280880
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $29,230230
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,220310
      Cooks, Short Order $28,940130
      Animal Caretakers $28,640500
      Parking Attendants $28,370100
      Cashiers $28,1704,630
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,1402,000
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,980560
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,9102,990
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $27,620610
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,600800
      Residential Advisors $27,560240
      Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $27,54040
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,400530
      Food Preparation Workers $27,0401,630
      Physical Therapist Aides $26,74080
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,7104,490
      Library Assistants, Clerical $25,92040
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320
      Childcare Workers $23,710430
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,250890
      Waiters and Waitresses $23,1203,070
      Bartenders $22,800770
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,200890
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,100490
      Bus Drivers, School $18,5001,080
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $17,790580