SOC 13-1111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Management Analysts — Decatur
Decatur, AL · 10 metro areas compared
At $101,500, median pay for Management Analysts in Decatur, AL tracks the national median of $101,860 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $101,500, median pay for Management Analysts in Decatur, AL tracks the national median of $101,860 closely. Pay ranges from under $69,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $161,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $80,840 to $131,680.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Daphne records the highest median at $126,810. Of the 241 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 34th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,590 | −31.7% |
| 25th | $80,840 | −20.6% |
| Median (50th) | $101,500 | −0.4% |
| 75th | $131,680 | +29.3% |
| 90th | $161,710 | +58.8% |
| Mean | $113,380 | +11.3% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daphne | $126,810 | 70 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $121,970 | 1,710 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $108,220 | 1,290 | |
| 4 | Dothan | $100,950 | 30 | |
| 5 | Mobile | $100,930 | 150 | |
| 6 | Tuscaloosa | $99,190 | 130 | |
| 7 | Florence | $98,270 | 30 | |
| 8 | Auburn | $93,700 | 80 | |
| 9 | Anniston | $92,500 | 70 | |
| 10 | Montgomery | $88,610 | 310 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Decatur run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $101,500 goes as far as $114,302 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,500as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,302US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,500 a year, 0.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $69,590 to $161,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Daphne, at $126,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Management Analysts in Decatur, AL?
The median annual wage is $101,500, or $48.80 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 $101,860, so pay in Decatur, AL is 0.4% lower. 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 Decatur, AL earns more than $161,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $69,590 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 Daphne, at $126,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Decatur, 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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