Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northwest Alabama
230 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northwest Alabama belongs to Bus Drivers, School, at $17,810 per year. The highest is $341,060.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bus Drivers, School | $17,810 | 870 | |
| 2 | Childcare Workers | $22,500 | 180 | |
| 3 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,570 | 1,230 | |
| 4 | Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $22,790 | 400 | |
| 5 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,880 | 30 | |
| 6 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,400 | 60 | |
| 7 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $23,570 | 400 | |
| 8 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,830 | 110 | |
| 9 | Cooks, Fast Food | $24,050 | 950 | |
| 10 | Recreation Workers | $25,360 | 320 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $341,060 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $169,250 | 30 |
| Chief Executives | $151,460 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,010 | 50 |
| Pharmacists | $130,910 | 210 |
| Sales Managers | $129,770 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $126,780 | 150 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,390 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $104,910 | 160 |
| General and Operations Managers | $103,990 | 750 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $103,890 | 50 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $102,780 | 220 |
| Management Analysts | $102,050 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $99,250 | 70 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $97,180 | — |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $97,070 | 30 |
| Human Resources Managers | $96,590 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $95,940 | 80 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $95,640 | 110 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $95,210 | 80 |
| Purchasing Managers | $94,990 | 60 |
| Construction Managers | $91,430 | 150 |
| Civil Engineers | $91,380 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $90,660 | 100 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $88,990 | 60 |
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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