Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southeast Alabama
272 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southeast Alabama belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $234,560 per year. The lowest published median is $16,860.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $16,860 | 630 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $18,070 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,950 | 70 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,580 | 180 |
| Recreation Workers | $21,810 | 380 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,010 | 30 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,580 | 1,840 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,840 | 680 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,120 | 510 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,250 | 780 |
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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