Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Northwest Alabama
230 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Northwest Alabama belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $341,060 per year. The lowest published median is $17,810.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,810 | 870 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,500 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,570 | 1,230 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $22,790 | 400 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,880 | 30 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,400 | 60 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $23,570 | 400 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,830 | 110 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $24,050 | 950 |
| Recreation Workers | $25,360 | 320 |
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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