SOC 13-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Credit Analysts — Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
In Birmingham, AL the median wage for Credit Analysts is $101,720 a year, which is 21.8% higher than the national figure of $83,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Birmingham, AL the median wage for Credit Analysts is $101,720 a year, which is 21.8% higher than the national figure of $83,510. Half of workers earn between $70,970 and $132,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,560 and the ninetieth at $167,190.
The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.92 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 52nd of 489 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,560 | −29.9% |
| 25th | $70,970 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $101,720 | +21.8% |
| 75th | $132,100 | +58.2% |
| 90th | $167,190 | +100.2% |
| Mean | $103,890 | +24.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Birmingham run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $101,720 goes as far as $114,550 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,550US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,720 a year, 21.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,560 to $167,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Credit Analysts in Birmingham, AL?
The median annual wage is $101,720, or $48.91 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,510, so pay in Birmingham, AL is 21.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Birmingham, AL earns more than $167,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,560 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Birmingham, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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