May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southeast Alabama
Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area
272 occupations
Across 272 occupations with published wages in Southeast Alabama, physicians, all other record the highest median at $234,560 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southeast Alabama
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,230 | $25,420 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 2,200 | $50,960 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 2,200 | $34,700 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,060 | $28,340 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,840 | $22,580 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,740 | $37,480 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 1,640 | $35,220 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,360 | $69,130 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1,290 | $60,310 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 1,240 | $26,940 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $16,860 | 630 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $18,070 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,950 | 70 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,580 | 180 |
| Recreation Workers | $21,810 | 380 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,010 | 30 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,580 | 1,840 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,840 | 680 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,120 | 510 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $23,250 | 780 |
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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