Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Alabama
690 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Alabama belongs to Cardiologists, at $519,480 per year. The lowest published median is $17,630.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $519,480 | 130 | |
| 2 | Dermatologists | $394,550 | — | |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | $392,350 | — | |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $324,570 | 380 | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $311,180 | 310 | |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $305,200 | — | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $272,610 | 3,980 | |
| 8 | Orthodontists | $253,670 | — | |
| 9 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | 130 | |
| 10 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 11 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 340 | |
| 12 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $210,380 | 120 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $209,490 | — | |
| 14 | Nurse Anesthetists | $190,300 | 1,810 | |
| 15 | Chief Executives | $166,420 | 810 | |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,350 | 3,790 | |
| 17 | Podiatrists | $161,820 | 90 | |
| 18 | Engineers, All Other | $152,550 | 3,460 | |
| 19 | Optometrists | $145,090 | 460 | |
| 20 | Financial Managers | $140,500 | 7,200 | |
| 21 | Physicists | $139,330 | 280 | |
| 22 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,670 | 7,670 | |
| 23 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $136,990 | 680 | |
| 24 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $136,990 | 360 | |
| 25 | Actuaries | $136,950 | 190 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,630 | 10,410 |
| Shampooers | $21,810 | — |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,330 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,360 | 770 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,470 | 3,420 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $22,600 | — |
| Childcare Workers | $22,720 | 4,580 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,990 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,210 | 6,740 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $23,590 | 240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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