Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Northeast Alabama
335 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Northeast Alabama belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $303,740 per year. The lowest published median is $17,320.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $303,740 | 120 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $178,290 | 30 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $174,940 | 70 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $160,290 | 70 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $131,380 | 370 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,150 | 170 | |
| 7 | Facilities Managers | $125,260 | 60 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $124,940 | 160 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $119,260 | 260 | |
| 10 | Sales Managers | $117,680 | 130 | |
| 11 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $116,620 | 60 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $114,410 | 40 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $114,360 | 30 | |
| 14 | Computer Network Architects | $113,990 | 60 | |
| 15 | Software Developers | $108,230 | 280 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $107,650 | 350 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $106,430 | 380 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $104,310 | 80 | |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $104,110 | 100 | |
| 20 | Management Analysts | $101,680 | 90 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $101,440 | 70 | |
| 22 | Chiropractors | $100,620 | 30 | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $98,690 | 410 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $98,640 | 1,730 | |
| 25 | Education Administrators, All Other | $98,560 | — |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,320 | 1,440 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $17,510 | 520 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $19,140 | 50 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,040 | 360 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,370 | 150 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $22,470 | 840 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,510 | 2,740 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,950 | 1,530 |
| Recreation Workers | $22,950 | 470 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,090 | 90 |
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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