SOC 11-1021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
General and Operations Managers — Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for General and Operations Managers in Birmingham, AL is $123,560 per year, 16.8% above the national median of $105,770.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for General and Operations Managers in Birmingham, AL is $123,560 per year, 16.8% above the national median of $105,770. Half of workers earn between $82,550 and $175,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,350 and the ninetieth at $278,780.
The area has 7,950 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 15.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Huntsville records the highest median at $136,340. Of the 489 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 29th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,350 | −42.0% |
| 25th | $82,550 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $123,560 | +16.8% |
| 75th | $175,920 | +66.3% |
| 90th | $278,780 | +163.6% |
| Mean | $148,770 | +40.7% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | $136,340 | 4,050 | |
| 2 | Decatur | $117,380 | 850 | |
| 3 | Montgomery | $107,980 | 2,230 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $106,690 | 2,750 | |
| 5 | Auburn | $103,380 | 920 | |
| 6 | Tuscaloosa | $101,210 | 1,210 | |
| 7 | Daphne | $100,260 | 1,380 | |
| 8 | Anniston | $98,540 | 550 | |
| 9 | Florence | $97,600 | 740 | |
| 10 | Dothan | $96,840 | 840 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Birmingham run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $123,560 goes as far as $139,144 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$123,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$139,144US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $123,560 a year, 16.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,350 to $278,780 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,950 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntsville, at $136,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for General and Operations Managers in Birmingham, AL?
The median annual wage is $123,560, or $59.40 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 $105,770, so pay in Birmingham, AL is 16.8% 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 $278,780 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,350 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Huntsville, at $136,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,950 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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