Salaries in Montgomery, AL

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Montgomery, AL • 398 occupations

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $285,260300
      Chief Executives $157,34070
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $142,440190
      Computer Hardware Engineers $134,19040
      Pharmacists $133,130490
      Financial Managers $133,100590
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $125,890490
      Purchasing Managers $123,59080
      Industrial Production Managers $123,180220
      Lawyers $118,540960
      Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $117,19050
      Facilities Managers $110,74070
      Power Plant Operators $107,08060
      Computer Occupations, All Other $106,850750
      Nurse Practitioners $105,780240
      Aerospace Engineers $105,25080
      Administrative Services Managers $104,56060
      Computer Network Architects $103,970180
      Education Administrators, All Other $103,400
      General and Operations Managers $103,2002,320
      Human Resources Managers $103,120200
      Managers, All Other $102,330390
      Physician Assistants $102,04060
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $101,67080
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $101,350290
      Marketing Managers $101,020110
      Sales Managers $100,620250
      Electrical Engineers $100,360200
      Financial Examiners $99,82080
      Civil Engineers $99,630500
      Veterinarians $99,590100
      Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,55050
      Medical and Health Services Managers $98,490680
      Occupational Therapists $96,36060
      Software Developers $95,690730
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $94,630150
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $94,12070
      Physical Therapists $94,070150
      Computer Programmers $93,930390
      Instructional Coordinators $92,750350
      Information Security Analysts $92,140190
      Financial Specialists, All Other $91,260120
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $91,120100
      Public Relations Managers $90,75080
      Environmental Engineers $90,670150
      Project Management Specialists $90,23090
      Construction Managers $89,820540
      Database Administrators $89,760490
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $88,990750
      Management Analysts $86,940430
      Industrial Engineers $86,740670
      Computer Systems Analysts $86,590260
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $86,52070
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,540240
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $84,360160
      Financial and Investment Analysts $83,320130
      Technical Writers $83,18080
      Commercial Pilots $82,71050
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $82,620110
      Mechanical Engineers $82,550240
      Personal Financial Advisors $82,410200
      Registered Nurses $80,2503,720
      Lodging Managers $80,12060
      Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $79,910100
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $79,320150
      Operations Research Analysts $78,41030
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,390140
      Chiropractors $78,30030
      Nuclear Medicine Technologists $78,28030
      Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $77,470180
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $76,97060
      Chemists $76,96050
      Writers and Authors $76,71030
      Logisticians $75,360240
      Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $75,08050
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $74,96070
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $74,660320
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,66090
      Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $74,66040
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $74,400130
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $74,270110
      Respiratory Therapists $74,160170
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $73,80070
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $73,40050
      Compliance Officers $72,950280
      Social and Community Service Managers $72,830320
      Accountants and Auditors $72,8302,550
      Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $72,83030
      Historians $72,55030
      Health Education Specialists $72,37060
      Data Scientists $71,93070
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $71,0901,480
      Emergency Management Directors $71,07030
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $70,79080
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $69,96050
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $69,950990
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,320220
      Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $69,32030
      History Teachers, Postsecondary $68,96040
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,220100
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $67,690130
      Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $67,650290
      Education Teachers, Postsecondary $66,84060
      Computer Network Support Specialists $66,78060
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $66,020570
      Epidemiologists $66,02040
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,870600
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $65,79090
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $65,77040
      Speech-Language Pathologists $65,130100
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $64,480160
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $64,46060
      Cost Estimators $64,400150
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $64,220310
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $64,120340
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $63,370250
      Archivists $63,13060
      Statisticians $62,88050
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $62,520240
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,500200
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $62,220830
      Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $62,20030
      Funeral Home Managers $61,79030
      Public Relations Specialists $61,160350
      Postal Service Clerks $61,110100
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $60,990250
      Human Resources Specialists $60,970910
      Tool and Die Makers $60,97040
      Producers and Directors $60,950110
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,9001,190
      Insurance Underwriters $60,870150
      Healthcare Social Workers $60,860180
      Construction and Building Inspectors $60,840110
      Insurance Sales Agents $60,780360
      Labor Relations Specialists $60,77040
      Mechanical Drafters $60,77050
      Special Education Teachers, Middle School $60,760
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,7301,140
      Loan Officers $60,600480
      Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $60,57060
      Physical Therapist Assistants $60,450140
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $60,170150
      Chefs and Head Cooks $60,140120
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,1201,480
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $60,110900
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,040670
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $60,02050
      Budget Analysts $59,950120
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,95040
      Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $59,93090
      Training and Development Specialists $59,850190
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $59,850150
      Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers $59,580120
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $59,58040
      Paramedics $59,090120
      Dental Hygienists $59,080250
      Legal Support Workers, All Other $59,06030
      Web Developers $58,91060
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $58,88060
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,750350
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $58,650170
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,2901,690
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $58,20070
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,180270
      Food Service Managers $57,540430
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $57,310210
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $57,24070
      Agricultural Inspectors $57,18040
      Urban and Regional Planners $56,960160
      Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators $56,450260
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $56,430270
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,3701,160
      Logging Equipment Operators $56,06050
      Surveyors $55,92030
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $54,940540
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $54,460740
      Rehabilitation Counselors $54,32060
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,280290
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,280580
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,280890
      Interior Designers $53,83040
      Photographers $53,64030
      Legislators $53,010140
      Curators $52,98050
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $52,660200
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $52,210500
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $52,160400
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $52,15060
      Medical Equipment Repairers $52,05070
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $51,880840
      Machinists $51,820370
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $51,620190
      Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $51,46070
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $51,400100
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,170300
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $51,000120
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,990490
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $50,69070
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $50,65060
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $50,650110
      Private Detectives and Investigators $50,24060
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $50,020130
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $49,990440
      Athletic Trainers $49,84040
      Electricians $49,750690
      Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $49,67080
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,6202,440
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,300520
      Firefighters $49,270510
      Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers $49,260250
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,9801,000
      Computer User Support Specialists $48,910570
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $48,880120
      Marriage and Family Therapists $48,54040
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $48,370770
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $48,15070
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $48,040160
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $47,770230
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $47,68070
      Fundraisers $47,610100
      Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners $47,49040
      Crane and Tower Operators $47,40080
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $47,380120
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $47,320140
      Surgical Technologists $47,310270
      Carpenters $47,240290
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $46,84030
      Chemical Technicians $46,81060
      Massage Therapists $46,81060
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $46,810140
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $46,700130
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $46,69030
      Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall $46,59060
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $46,520240
      Real Estate Sales Agents $46,470150
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $46,450520
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,440600
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $46,29060
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,280710
      Graphic Designers $46,080180
      Credit Counselors $45,970
      First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $45,950130
      News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $45,90060
      Clergy $45,75060
      Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $45,75040
      Interpreters and Translators $45,67030
      Pest Control Workers $44,420120
      Sheet Metal Workers $44,420110
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $44,25080
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $44,1601,120
      Audio and Video Technicians $44,15060
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $43,830130
      Roofers $43,79060
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,780110
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $43,68080
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $43,580270
      Driver/Sales Workers $43,560440
      Advertising Sales Agents $43,42090
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,1701,810
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,790570
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $42,770110
      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $42,60050
      Medical Records Specialists $42,270200
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,240170
      Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $42,13030
      Mechanical Door Repairers $42,12040
      Community Health Workers $41,99050
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $41,8306,540
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,6001,470
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $41,470110
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $41,390290
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,650260
      Broadcast Technicians $40,45040
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $40,33080
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,2403,730
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $40,050190
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $39,660110
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $39,60060
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $39,350130
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $39,26040
      Editors $39,14080
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $39,1201,420
      Emergency Medical Technicians $38,990170
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $38,970290
      Tutors $38,61060
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $38,570220
      Pharmacy Technicians $37,960740
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,940310
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $37,78050
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,740310
      Light Truck Drivers $37,7101,080
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $37,63090
      Skincare Specialists $37,62050
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $37,60050
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $37,440220
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,400350
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,270740
      Bill and Account Collectors $37,250190
      Billing and Posting Clerks $37,250270
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $37,230140
      Coaches and Scouts $37,150270
      Helpers--Carpenters $37,13030
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $37,10050
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $36,9001,280
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $36,870270
      Social and Human Service Assistants $36,830240
      Highway Maintenance Workers $36,700150
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,6201,050
      Customer Service Representatives $36,5403,040
      Medical Equipment Preparers $36,420150
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $36,390150
      Dental Assistants $36,330350
      Construction Laborers $36,140990
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,000230
      Tellers $35,920510
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,7303,600
      Opticians, Dispensing $35,72050
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,59030
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $35,390150
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,270120
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $35,250240
      Phlebotomists $35,160250
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $35,13050
      Medical Assistants $35,050800
      Helpers--Electricians $35,010220
      Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service $34,92060
      Printing Press Operators $34,840250
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,6401,840
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $34,28090
      Helpers--Production Workers $34,200410
      Pharmacy Aides $34,12030
      Library Technicians $34,05060
      Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $33,82070
      Sewing Machine Operators $33,740100
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $33,440670
      Psychiatric Technicians $32,770210
      Data Entry Keyers $32,52090
      Nursing Assistants $32,4701,860
      Production Workers, All Other $32,32040
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $32,220530
      Stockers and Order Fillers $31,7803,270
      Office Clerks, General $31,5501,860
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $31,20080
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,020440
      Parts Salespersons $30,660420
      Bakers $30,600190
      Floral Designers $30,52040
      Counter and Rental Clerks $30,400610
      Food Batchmakers $30,37040
      Security Guards $30,3301,380
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,070230
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $29,990200
      Cooks, Restaurant $29,7901,360
      Funeral Attendants $29,59040
      Parking Attendants $29,250100
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $29,200170
      Tire Repairers and Changers $29,100160
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,060810
      Tour and Travel Guides $29,04060
      Retail Salespersons $29,0104,670
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $28,970240
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,760390
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $28,710150
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $28,300200
      Couriers and Messengers $28,240100
      Medical Transcriptionists $27,980
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,9402,320
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $27,730170
      Dishwashers $27,620290
      Animal Caretakers $27,590320
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,520730
      Manicurists and Pedicurists $27,34080
      Cashiers $27,1703,450
      Residential Advisors $26,890190
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $26,70050
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,670610
      Physical Therapist Aides $26,10060
      Cooks, Short Order $25,47080
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,870320
      Cooks, Fast Food $23,7902,020
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $23,730
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,6101,840
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,240670
      Recreation Workers $23,230400
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,8903,050
      Library Assistants, Clerical $22,83050
      Bartenders $22,820370
      Food Preparation Workers $22,4201,330
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $22,250740
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,080710
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $21,96090
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $21,810310
      Waiters and Waitresses $21,7602,230
      Childcare Workers $21,730660
      Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $21,430130
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $20,800100
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $20,58070
      Bus Drivers, School $17,580620