Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southwest Alabama
252 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southwest Alabama belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $256,820 per year. The lowest published median is $17,070.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $256,820 | 60 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $159,670 | 40 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,570 | 50 | |
| 4 | Facilities Managers | $147,710 | 50 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $136,150 | 130 | |
| 6 | Chemical Engineers | $132,970 | 50 | |
| 7 | Industrial Production Managers | $132,640 | 150 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $129,690 | 60 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,710 | 70 | |
| 10 | Electrical Engineers | $123,560 | 80 | |
| 11 | Purchasing Managers | $121,890 | 50 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $119,220 | 140 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $117,470 | 50 | |
| 14 | Industrial Engineers | $113,700 | 340 | |
| 15 | Environmental Engineers | $113,290 | 40 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $108,360 | 50 | |
| 17 | Power Plant Operators | $107,280 | — | |
| 18 | Computer Systems Analysts | $107,240 | 50 | |
| 19 | Chemists | $104,620 | 30 | |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | $103,910 | 140 | |
| 21 | Management Analysts | $101,340 | 30 | |
| 22 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $99,850 | 40 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $99,440 | 120 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $98,410 | 810 | |
| 25 | Computer Network Architects | $98,400 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,070 | 620 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $18,060 | 40 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $20,620 | — |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $20,970 | 80 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,160 | 440 |
| Animal Caretakers | $21,950 | 50 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,190 | 200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,580 | 920 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $23,000 | 390 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,090 | 410 |
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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