Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Birmingham
489 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Birmingham belongs to General Internal Medicine Physicians, at $334,100 per year. The lowest published median is $18,260.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $334,100 | 180 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $237,040 | 1,420 | |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $189,650 | 80 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $175,850 | 750 | |
| 5 | Lawyers | $170,230 | 2,800 | |
| 6 | Podiatrists | $169,780 | 50 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $167,080 | 190 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,670 | 600 | |
| 9 | Optometrists | $162,890 | 110 | |
| 10 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $156,710 | 30 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $153,930 | 2,700 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,230 | 2,230 | |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $139,050 | 110 | |
| 14 | Pharmacists | $138,800 | 1,550 | |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | $138,360 | 300 | |
| 16 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $138,260 | 100 | |
| 17 | Training and Development Managers | $133,980 | 70 | |
| 18 | Actuaries | $132,840 | 130 | |
| 19 | Computer Network Architects | $131,140 | 880 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $130,160 | 660 | |
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | $129,380 | 280 | |
| 22 | Database Architects | $129,030 | 80 | |
| 23 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $128,740 | 290 | |
| 24 | Commercial Pilots | $127,280 | 150 | |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $127,080 | 620 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $18,260 | 1,700 |
| Childcare Workers | $23,070 | 920 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $23,160 | — |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,320 | 880 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,760 | 1,790 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $24,130 | 80 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $24,190 | 290 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $24,290 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,440 | 1,270 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $26,530 | 230 |
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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