May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northwest Alabama
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area
230 occupations
Across 230 occupations with published wages in Northwest Alabama, physicians, all other record the highest median at $341,060 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northwest Alabama
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $341,060 | 80 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $169,250 | 30 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $151,460 | 40 | |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,010 | 50 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $130,910 | 210 | |
| 6 | Sales Managers | $129,770 | 110 | |
| 7 | Financial Managers | $126,780 | 150 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $123,390 | 60 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $104,910 | 160 | |
| 10 | General and Operations Managers | $103,990 | 750 | |
| 11 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $103,890 | 50 | |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $102,780 | 220 | |
| 13 | Management Analysts | $102,050 | 40 | |
| 14 | Lawyers | $99,250 | 70 | |
| 15 | Education Administrators, All Other | $97,180 | — | |
| 16 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $97,070 | 30 | |
| 17 | Human Resources Managers | $96,590 | 40 | |
| 18 | Physical Therapists | $95,940 | 80 | |
| 19 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $95,640 | 110 | |
| 20 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $95,210 | 80 | |
| 21 | Purchasing Managers | $94,990 | 60 | |
| 22 | Construction Managers | $91,430 | 150 | |
| 23 | Civil Engineers | $91,380 | 80 | |
| 24 | Software Developers | $90,660 | 100 | |
| 25 | Computer Systems Analysts | $88,990 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 4,500 | $42,260 |
| Cashiers | 1,860 | $26,390 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,750 | $56,840 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,690 | $29,000 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,520 | $31,420 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,440 | $39,430 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,330 | $64,540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,230 | $22,570 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,230 | $36,870 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,160 | $62,400 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,810 | 870 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,500 | 180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,570 | 1,230 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $22,790 | 400 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,880 | 30 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,400 | 60 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $23,570 | 400 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,830 | 110 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $24,050 | 950 |
| Recreation Workers | $25,360 | 320 |
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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