May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northeast Alabama
Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area
335 occupations
Across 335 occupations with published wages in Northeast Alabama, physicians, all other record the highest median at $303,740 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northeast Alabama
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $303,740 | 120 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $178,290 | 30 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $174,940 | 70 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $160,290 | 70 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $131,380 | 370 | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,150 | 170 | |
| 7 | Facilities Managers | $125,260 | 60 | |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $124,940 | 160 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $119,260 | 260 | |
| 10 | Sales Managers | $117,680 | 130 | |
| 11 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $116,620 | 60 | |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $114,410 | 40 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $114,360 | 30 | |
| 14 | Computer Network Architects | $113,990 | 60 | |
| 15 | Software Developers | $108,230 | 280 | |
| 16 | Nurse Practitioners | $107,650 | 350 | |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | $106,430 | 380 | |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $104,310 | 80 | |
| 19 | Electrical Engineers | $104,110 | 100 | |
| 20 | Management Analysts | $101,680 | 90 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $101,440 | 70 | |
| 22 | Chiropractors | $100,620 | 30 | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $98,690 | 410 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $98,640 | 1,730 | |
| 25 | Education Administrators, All Other | $98,560 | — |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 8,370 | $45,040 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 4,170 | $33,330 |
| Retail Salespersons | 3,980 | $28,590 |
| Cashiers | 3,900 | $27,030 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,530 | $33,180 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 3,460 | $35,000 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,050 | $49,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 3,000 | $72,670 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,870 | $39,000 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,740 | $22,510 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,320 | 1,440 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $17,510 | 520 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $19,140 | 50 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,040 | 360 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,370 | 150 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $22,470 | 840 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,510 | 2,740 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $22,950 | 1,530 |
| Recreation Workers | $22,950 | 470 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,090 | 90 |
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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