May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
389 occupations
Across 389 occupations with published wages in Huntsville, physicians, all other record the highest median at $357,010 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Huntsville
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $357,010 | 430 | |
| 2 | Radiologists | $239,200 | — | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $213,590 | 280 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $213,530 | 100 | |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $206,750 | 100 | |
| 6 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $168,380 | 1,630 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $164,060 | 2,250 | |
| 8 | Optometrists | $161,170 | 50 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $158,620 | 890 | |
| 10 | Engineers, All Other | $155,630 | 3,110 | |
| 11 | Managers, All Other | $153,920 | 570 | |
| 12 | Physicists | $149,990 | 180 | |
| 13 | Purchasing Managers | $146,970 | 520 | |
| 14 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $142,670 | 560 | |
| 15 | Physical Scientists, All Other | $142,650 | 70 | |
| 16 | Public Relations Managers | $138,130 | 50 | |
| 17 | Pharmacists | $136,840 | 600 | |
| 18 | General and Operations Managers | $136,340 | 4,050 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $136,240 | 440 | |
| 20 | Marketing Managers | $134,990 | 160 | |
| 21 | Sales Managers | $134,690 | 660 | |
| 22 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $133,330 | 890 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $133,220 | 730 | |
| 24 | Computer Network Architects | $132,410 | 1,660 | |
| 25 | Operations Research Analysts | $132,000 | 350 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 7,570 | $46,390 |
| Software Developers | 7,030 | $128,080 |
| Retail Salespersons | 7,030 | $33,120 |
| Registered Nurses | 6,800 | $77,090 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,330 | $34,620 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 5,030 | $27,180 |
| Aerospace Engineers | 4,880 | $131,090 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 4,700 | $46,090 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,370 | $39,500 |
| Cashiers | 4,320 | $29,860 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $18,750 | 1,170 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,510 | 320 |
| Childcare Workers | $23,110 | 440 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $23,180 | 380 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,010 | 960 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $25,340 | 820 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $25,920 | 40 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $25,930 | 720 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $26,110 | 840 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $26,440 | 100 |
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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