May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
489 occupations
Across 489 occupations with published wages in Birmingham, general internal medicine physicians record the highest median at $334,100 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Birmingham
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $334,100 | 180 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $237,040 | 1,420 | |
| 3 | Pediatricians, General | $189,650 | 80 | |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | $175,850 | 750 | |
| 5 | Lawyers | $170,230 | 2,800 | |
| 6 | Podiatrists | $169,780 | 50 | |
| 7 | Chief Executives | $167,080 | 190 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $166,670 | 600 | |
| 9 | Optometrists | $162,890 | 110 | |
| 10 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | $156,710 | 30 | |
| 11 | Financial Managers | $153,930 | 2,700 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $140,230 | 2,230 | |
| 13 | Natural Sciences Managers | $139,050 | 110 | |
| 14 | Pharmacists | $138,800 | 1,550 | |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | $138,360 | 300 | |
| 16 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | $138,260 | 100 | |
| 17 | Training and Development Managers | $133,980 | 70 | |
| 18 | Actuaries | $132,840 | 130 | |
| 19 | Computer Network Architects | $131,140 | 880 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $130,160 | 660 | |
| 21 | Administrative Services Managers | $129,380 | 280 | |
| 22 | Database Architects | $129,030 | 80 | |
| 23 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $128,740 | 290 | |
| 24 | Commercial Pilots | $127,280 | 150 | |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | $127,080 | 620 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 17,850 | $78,680 |
| Retail Salespersons | 15,280 | $31,450 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 10,900 | $44,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 10,890 | $35,660 |
| Cashiers | 10,690 | $29,310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 10,080 | $27,020 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,850 | $40,530 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,170 | $54,460 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,200 | $37,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,950 | $123,560 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $18,260 | 1,700 |
| Childcare Workers | $23,070 | 920 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $23,160 | — |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,320 | 880 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,760 | 1,790 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $24,130 | 80 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $24,190 | 290 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $24,290 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,440 | 1,270 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $26,530 | 230 |
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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