Salaries in Northeast Alabama

BLS OEWS May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area • 356 occupations

Highest-paying occupations in Northeast Alabama

OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
Physicians, All Other $303,740 120
Family Medicine Physicians $205,390 —
Nurse Anesthetists $169,100 60
Chief Executives $147,830 60
Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,540 140
Pharmacists $128,790 340

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      OccupationMedian salaryEmployed
      Physicians, All Other $303,740 120
      Family Medicine Physicians $205,390 —
      Nurse Anesthetists $169,100 60
      Chief Executives $147,830 60
      Computer and Information Systems Managers $132,540 140
      Pharmacists $128,790 340
      Facilities Managers $127,290 50
      Architectural and Engineering Managers $124,480 110
      Financial Managers $116,890 250
      Optometrists $114,360 30
      Computer Network Architects $110,280 70
      Nurse Practitioners $108,960 280
      Purchasing Managers $106,180 70
      Physician Assistants $106,070 30
      Sales Managers $105,470 140
      Software Developers $104,720 220
      Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $102,260 30
      Industrial Production Managers $100,780 400
      Chiropractors $100,620 30
      Electrical Engineers $99,380 90
      Physical Therapists $97,740 150
      General and Operations Managers $97,660 1,730
      Marketing Managers $97,340 40
      Veterinarians $96,530 60
      Computer Systems Analysts $96,370 90
      Occupational Therapists $93,970 90
      Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $93,620 40
      Management Analysts $93,430 70
      Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $91,850 40
      Lawyers $91,790 150
      Human Resources Managers $91,310 110
      Civil Engineers $91,260 240
      Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $90,410 60
      Construction Managers $87,240 270
      Industrial Engineers $87,230 1,230
      Managers, All Other $86,650 80
      Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $86,520 290
      Mechanical Engineers $86,420 210
      Education Administrators, Postsecondary $84,710 70
      Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $84,580 320
      Medical and Health Services Managers $83,940 500
      Education Administrators, All Other $82,900 —
      Financial and Investment Analysts $82,360 80
      Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $81,160 130
      Insurance Sales Agents $80,940 340
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $79,800 100
      Network and Computer Systems Administrators $78,470 240
      Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,920 90
      Information Security Analysts $75,670 40
      Project Management Specialists $75,300 40
      Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $73,070 50
      Sales Engineers $72,630 30
      Database Administrators $72,200 50
      First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $71,080 910
      Chemical Engineers $70,250 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,540 70
      Social and Community Service Managers $68,200 110
      Registered Nurses $67,800 2,410
      School Psychologists $67,460 40
      Compliance Officers $66,500 210
      Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $66,270 160
      Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $66,150 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers $65,710 60
      Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $65,640 100
      Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,180 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $64,540 2,510
      Physical Therapist Assistants $64,420 180
      Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $63,810 50
      Funeral Home Managers $63,590 50
      Accountants and Auditors $63,550 1,050
      Tool and Die Makers $63,500 220
      Millwrights $63,330 140
      Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers $63,020 110
      Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,990 40
      Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,880 80
      Speech-Language Pathologists $62,880 170
      Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders $62,450 280
      Occupational Therapy Assistants $62,440 70
      Interpreters and Translators $62,400 40
      Crane and Tower Operators $62,400 60
      Logisticians $62,310 140
      Cost Estimators $62,270 130
      Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,050 1,010
      Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,970 70
      Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,940 300
      Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $61,870 80
      Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary $61,800 40
      Dietitians and Nutritionists $61,690 40
      Postal Service Clerks $61,630 130
      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $61,600 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,230 150
      Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other $61,210 40
      English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $61,170 40
      Business Teachers, Postsecondary $61,030 70
      Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,930 1,720
      Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $60,910 250
      Surveyors $60,740 30
      First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $60,280 680
      Paramedics $59,990 —
      Instructional Coordinators $59,920 40
      Human Resources Specialists $59,860 560
      Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $59,410 —
      Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,340 1,540
      Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,110 —
      First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers $59,080 60
      Buyers and Purchasing Agents $59,020 490
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary $58,870 110
      Loan Officers $58,860 390
      Healthcare Social Workers $58,120 210
      Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners $58,100 30
      Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $57,970 170
      Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $57,820 120
      Web Developers $57,720 30
      Dental Hygienists $57,530 140
      First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $57,240 840
      Respiratory Therapists $56,720 150
      Teachers and Instructors, All Other $56,650 260
      Food Service Managers $56,500 350
      Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $55,950 240
      Chefs and Head Cooks $55,470 110
      First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $55,070 40
      Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $55,000 100
      Industrial Machinery Mechanics $54,840 2,140
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers $54,830 50
      Chemical Technicians $54,620 100
      Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,360 40
      Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $54,280 120
      Postal Service Mail Carriers $54,270 550
      Architectural and Civil Drafters $53,870 50
      Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School $53,850 —
      Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $53,510 100
      Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders $53,200 70
      Detectives and Criminal Investigators $53,030 140
      Medical Equipment Repairers $53,020 30
      Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs $52,980 150
      Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining $52,850 110
      Machinists $52,510 430
      First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $52,380 1,050
      Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers $52,370 140
      Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $51,610 220
      Painters, Construction and Maintenance $51,600 50
      Computer User Support Specialists $51,380 260
      Public Relations Specialists $51,360 60
      Training and Development Specialists $50,340 120
      Logging Equipment Operators $50,320 230
      Clergy $50,290 50
      Construction and Building Inspectors $50,170 50
      Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,840 960
      Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $49,430 3,320
      Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors $49,420 80
      Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $49,390 410
      Surveying and Mapping Technicians $49,240 60
      Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $48,990 40
      Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $48,650 330
      Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders $48,570 60
      Surgical Technologists $48,520 80
      Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $48,350 460
      Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $48,190 400
      Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $48,010 60
      Electricians $47,990 450
      Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $47,980 470
      Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $47,960 390
      Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $47,960 60
      First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $47,900 150
      Structural Iron and Steel Workers $47,510 60
      Property Appraisers and Assessors $47,430 60
      Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders $47,200 60
      Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors $47,110 150
      Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters $46,980 180
      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $46,940 180
      Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $46,900 130
      Meter Readers, Utilities $46,510 40
      Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,500 150
      Rehabilitation Counselors $46,230 30
      Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers $46,190 70
      Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $46,090 1,780
      Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $46,000 360
      Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $45,800 300
      Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,750 340
      Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,570 160
      Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $45,460 70
      Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,320 300
      Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,050 7,800
      Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers $44,630 30
      Mechanical Drafters $43,890 70
      Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $43,720 110
      Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks $43,620 90
      Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $43,570 50
      Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $43,290 980
      Real Estate Sales Agents $43,290 70
      Emergency Medical Technicians $43,040 270
      Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $43,030 730
      Maintenance Workers, Machinery $43,030 140
      Carpenters $42,390 350
      Tree Trimmers and Pruners $42,320 130
      Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $42,110 350
      Riggers $42,020 90
      Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $41,770 90
      Surgical Assistants $41,750 40
      Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $41,750 360
      Bill and Account Collectors $41,450 60
      Information and Record Clerks, All Other $41,100 40
      Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $41,050 50
      Graphic Designers $40,600 80
      Pest Control Workers $40,090 200
      Firefighters $40,040 360
      Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $39,770 —
      Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $39,590 960
      Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,550 420
      First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,410 130
      Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,350 500
      Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $39,290 840
      First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $39,110 70
      First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $39,000 110
      Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians $38,950 100
      Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $38,890 730
      Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $38,850 1,770
      Sheet Metal Workers $38,790 70
      Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $38,630 1,380
      Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic $38,560 100
      Rail Car Repairers $38,430 40
      Loan Interviewers and Clerks $38,350 130
      Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $38,340 1,230
      Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters $38,290 440
      Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,280 2,660
      Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,150 410
      Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics $38,110 30
      Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping $38,030 50
      Pipelayers $38,010 120
      Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,920 90
      Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $37,860 750
      Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood $37,770 240
      Customer Service Representatives $37,510 1,310
      Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $37,500 130
      Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $37,470 60
      Paralegals and Legal Assistants $37,270 220
      Billing and Posting Clerks $37,260 180
      Machine Feeders and Offbearers $37,070 550
      Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers $36,690 670
      Helpers--Production Workers $36,600 1,370
      Pharmacy Technicians $36,590 610
      Coaches and Scouts $36,380 60
      Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $36,190 100
      Public Safety Telecommunicators $36,190 170
      Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks $36,190 40
      Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $35,940 490
      Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $35,880 430
      Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $35,870 2,130
      Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals $35,860 240
      Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $35,830 400
      Medical Records Specialists $35,820 190
      First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $35,740 2,150
      Tellers $35,610 600
      Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $35,580 4,320
      Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $35,570 230
      Graders and Sorters, Agricultural Products $35,540 220
      Light Truck Drivers $35,140 810
      Construction Laborers $35,080 880
      Dental Assistants $35,030 240
      Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $34,860 110
      Driver/Sales Workers $34,680 350
      Pharmacy Aides $34,650 30
      Opticians, Dispensing $34,500 80
      Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $34,500 1,000
      Animal Control Workers $34,480 30
      Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $34,250 70
      Helpers--Carpenters $34,210 40
      First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,150 1,360
      Data Entry Keyers $34,120 80
      Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,060 150
      Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $33,970 390
      Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping $33,930 40
      Food Batchmakers $33,800 210
      Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $33,750 820
      Highway Maintenance Workers $33,700 390
      Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $33,660 350
      Helpers--Electricians $33,650 70
      Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $33,590 50
      Print Binding and Finishing Workers $33,240 120
      Medical Assistants $32,940 690
      Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators $32,900 130
      Social and Human Service Assistants $31,950 210
      Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $31,840 —
      Textile Bleaching and Dyeing Machine Operators and Tenders $31,830 60
      Printing Press Operators $31,500 330
      Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $31,450 610
      Furniture Finishers $31,410 40
      Packers and Packagers, Hand $31,370 1,700
      Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders $31,360 40
      Tool Grinders, Filers, and Sharpeners $31,320 40
      Phlebotomists $31,220 90
      Stockers and Order Fillers $31,170 3,900
      Advertising Sales Agents $31,010 30
      Food Processing Workers, All Other $30,980 60
      Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,830 90
      Butchers and Meat Cutters $30,810 200
      Nursing Assistants $30,550 2,310
      Security Guards $30,540 390
      Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $30,500 3,240
      Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand $30,400 70
      Slaughterers and Meat Packers $30,140 30
      Receptionists and Information Clerks $29,740 690
      Parts Salespersons $29,710 330
      Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $29,550 220
      Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $29,280 170
      Self-Enrichment Teachers $29,180 80
      Bakers $29,120 40
      Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service $28,870 40
      Funeral Attendants $28,740 70
      Tutors $28,640 70
      Tire Repairers and Changers $28,570 140
      Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $28,510 90
      Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $28,510 30
      Office Clerks, General $28,450 1,060
      Retail Salespersons $28,430 4,070
      Tour and Travel Guides $28,320 30
      Floral Designers $28,120 40
      Sewing Machine Operators $28,080 570
      Cooks, Restaurant $28,040 1,130
      Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $28,040 160
      Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $27,730 110
      Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $27,650 1,510
      Counter and Rental Clerks $27,150 —
      Cooks, Fast Food $27,080 2,260
      Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $26,710 120
      Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $26,340 110
      Legislators $26,290 80
      Crossing Guards and Flaggers $26,270 40
      Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders $26,210 110
      Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $26,140 270
      Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,060 1,380
      Dishwashers $25,800 200
      Residential Advisors $25,410 120
      Childcare Workers $25,260 480
      Library Assistants, Clerical $24,900 90
      Psychiatric Technicians $24,850 —
      Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $24,490 480
      Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $24,320 650
      Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians $24,080 50
      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,590 750
      Recreation Workers $23,340 390
      Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $23,210 200
      Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,200 210
      Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $23,140 420
      Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,090 90
      Animal Caretakers $23,030 150
      Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,830 2,530
      Cashiers $22,470 3,700
      Bartenders $22,280 230
      Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,260 180
      Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,320 280
      Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,240 920
      Food Preparation Workers $21,060 870
      Waiters and Waitresses $20,010 1,580
      Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $19,140 50
      Bus Drivers, School $16,900 1,900