May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Auburn
Auburn-Opelika, AL
260 occupations
Across 260 occupations with published wages in Auburn, physicians, all other record the highest median at $293,630 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Auburn
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,370 | $24,600 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,300 | $29,140 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 2,000 | $34,530 |
| Cashiers | 1,820 | $27,940 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,660 | $34,900 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,570 | $40,460 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,430 | $78,040 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,310 | $26,470 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,250 | $33,090 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,220 | $27,120 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,900 | 200 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,050 | 320 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,860 | 120 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $22,600 | — |
| Childcare Workers | $22,640 | — |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,300 | 710 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $23,300 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,520 | 260 |
| Recreation Workers | $23,720 | 170 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $24,600 | 2,370 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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