Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Huntsville
389 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Huntsville belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $357,010 per year. The lowest published median is $18,750.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $357,010 | 430 | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $213,590 | 280 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $213,530 | 100 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $206,750 | 100 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,380 | 1,630 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,060 | 2,250 | |
| 8 | Optometrists | $161,170 | 50 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $158,620 | 890 | |
| 10 | Engineers, All Other | $155,630 | 3,110 | |
| 11 | Managers, All Other | $153,920 | 570 | |
| 12 | Physicists | $149,990 | 180 | |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $146,970 | 520 | |
| 14 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $142,670 | 560 | |
| 15 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $142,650 | 70 | |
| 16 | Public Relations Managers | $138,130 | 50 | |
| 17 | Pharmacists | $136,840 | 600 | |
| 18 | General and Operations Managers | $136,340 | 4,050 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $136,240 | 440 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $134,990 | 160 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $134,690 | 660 | |
| 22 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $133,330 | 890 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $133,220 | 730 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $132,410 | 1,660 | |
| 25 | Operations Research Analysts | $132,000 | 350 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $18,750 | 1,170 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,510 | 320 |
| Childcare Workers | $23,110 | 440 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,180 | 380 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,010 | 960 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $25,340 | 820 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $25,920 | 40 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $25,930 | 720 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $26,110 | 840 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $26,440 | 100 |
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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