May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southwest Alabama
Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area
252 occupations
Across 252 occupations with published wages in Southwest Alabama, physicians, all other record the highest median at $256,820 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southwest Alabama
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $256,820 | 60 | |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $159,670 | 40 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,570 | 50 | |
| 4 | Facilities Managers | $147,710 | 50 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $136,150 | 130 | |
| 6 | Chemical Engineers | $132,970 | 50 | |
| 7 | Industrial Production Managers | $132,640 | 150 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $129,690 | 60 | |
| 9 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,710 | 70 | |
| 10 | Electrical Engineers | $123,560 | 80 | |
| 11 | Purchasing Managers | $121,890 | 50 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $119,220 | 140 | |
| 13 | Software Developers | $117,470 | 50 | |
| 14 | Industrial Engineers | $113,700 | 340 | |
| 15 | Environmental Engineers | $113,290 | 40 | |
| 16 | Human Resources Managers | $108,360 | 50 | |
| 17 | Power Plant Operators | $107,280 | — | |
| 18 | Computer Systems Analysts | $107,240 | 50 | |
| 19 | Chemists | $104,620 | 30 | |
| 20 | Nurse Practitioners | $103,910 | 140 | |
| 21 | Management Analysts | $101,340 | 30 | |
| 22 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $99,850 | 40 | |
| 23 | Lawyers | $99,440 | 120 | |
| 24 | General and Operations Managers | $98,410 | 810 | |
| 25 | Computer Network Architects | $98,400 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 1,760 | $25,710 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,680 | $49,650 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,660 | $38,120 |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,350 | $61,460 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,340 | $28,710 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 1,320 | $82,190 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,310 | $30,280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 1,270 | $82,970 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,100 | $29,680 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,060 | $67,280 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,070 | 620 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $18,060 | 40 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $20,620 | — |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $20,970 | 80 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,160 | 440 |
| Animal Caretakers | $21,950 | 50 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,190 | 200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,580 | 920 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $23,000 | 390 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $23,090 | 410 |
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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