May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Alabama
Alabama
690 occupations
Across 690 occupations with published wages in Alabama, cardiologists record the highest median at $519,480 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Alabama
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiologists | $519,480 | 130 | |
| 2 | Dermatologists | $394,550 | — | |
| 3 | Anesthesiologists | $392,350 | — | |
| 4 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $324,570 | 380 | |
| 5 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $311,180 | 310 | |
| 6 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $305,200 | — | |
| 7 | Physicians, All Other | $272,610 | 3,980 | |
| 8 | Orthodontists | $253,670 | — | |
| 9 | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons | $239,200 | 130 | |
| 10 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 90 | |
| 11 | Surgeons, All Other | $239,200 | 340 | |
| 12 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $210,380 | 120 | |
| 13 | Pediatricians, General | $209,490 | — | |
| 14 | Nurse Anesthetists | $190,300 | 1,810 | |
| 15 | Chief Executives | $166,420 | 810 | |
| 16 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,350 | 3,790 | |
| 17 | Podiatrists | $161,820 | 90 | |
| 18 | Engineers, All Other | $152,550 | 3,460 | |
| 19 | Optometrists | $145,090 | 460 | |
| 20 | Financial Managers | $140,500 | 7,200 | |
| 21 | Physicists | $139,330 | 280 | |
| 22 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $138,670 | 7,670 | |
| 23 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $136,990 | 680 | |
| 24 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $136,990 | 360 | |
| 25 | Actuaries | $136,950 | 190 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 60,880 | $30,040 |
| Registered Nurses | 54,340 | $77,080 |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 53,280 | $42,700 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 46,580 | $34,290 |
| Cashiers | 46,420 | $28,250 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 45,050 | $41,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 41,460 | $23,700 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 36,650 | $52,120 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 36,140 | $36,670 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 33,290 | $38,400 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers, School | $17,630 | 10,410 |
| Shampooers | $21,810 | — |
| Cooks, Short Order | $22,330 | — |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $22,360 | 770 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,470 | 3,420 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $22,600 | — |
| Childcare Workers | $22,720 | 4,580 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $22,990 | — |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $23,210 | 6,740 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $23,590 | 240 |
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.