$74,248
Avg. Median Salary
-15% vs national
$152,240
Highest Median Salary
Salary Overview
The Birmingham-Hoover, AL metro area has salary data for 53 tracked occupations.
The average median salary across these occupations is $74,248,
which is 15% below the national average across all tracked metro areas.
The highest-paying occupation is Lawyers at $152,240 median annual salary,
while Childcare Workers has the lowest median at $22,710.
The largest employer category is Registered Nurses with 18,330 workers.
Top 5 Highest-Paying Jobs
Largest Employers
| # | Occupation | Employment | Median Salary |
| 1 | Registered Nurses | 18,330 | $76,020 |
| 2 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 10,520 | $42,110 |
| 3 | Customer Service Representatives | 10,150 | $40,330 |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 9,100 | $25,430 |
| 5 | Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,070 | $51,310 |
All Occupations in Birmingham-Hoover, AL
| Occupation | Median Salary | Employment |
| Lawyers | $152,240 | 2,240 |
| Financial Managers | $151,750 | 2,370 |
| Pharmacists | $135,960 | 1,750 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $135,100 | 1,960 |
| Marketing Managers | $123,340 | 660 |
| General and Operations Managers | $117,820 | 8,610 |
| Electrical Engineers | $109,360 | 740 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $107,550 | 1,280 |
| Software Developers | $106,890 | 3,800 |
| Information Security Analysts | $100,950 | 580 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $100,800 | 1,730 |
| Sales Managers | $100,330 | 1,570 |
| Physician Assistants | $100,320 | 340 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $99,370 | 3,130 |
| Industrial Engineers | $98,290 | 890 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,520 | 950 |
| Data Scientists | $96,590 | 440 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $94,430 | 870 |
| Civil Engineers | $93,210 | 1,430 |
| Financial Analysts | $92,840 | 1,000 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $87,760 | 300 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $86,710 | 1,280 |
| Registered Nurses | $76,020 | 18,330 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $75,390 | 7,980 |
| Insurance Sales Agents | $74,050 | 3,010 |
| Medical Scientists | $65,750 | 870 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | $64,800 | 5,900 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $62,110 | 670 |
| Elementary School Teachers | $61,300 | 4,370 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,270 | 2,710 |
| Loan Officers | $61,240 | 1,810 |
| Secondary School Teachers | $60,850 | 2,850 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $57,540 | 2,150 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $56,910 | 2,100 |
| Electricians | $53,780 | 2,480 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $51,580 | 2,580 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $51,310 | 9,070 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $49,970 | 1,990 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $49,570 | 2,160 |
| Graphic Designers | $48,900 | 610 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $48,310 | 2,450 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $46,810 | 1,060 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | $46,560 | 5,070 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | $42,110 | 10,520 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $40,330 | 10,150 |
| Light Truck Drivers | $39,610 | 4,060 |
| Construction Laborers | $37,290 | 4,690 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $31,200 | 4,760 |
| Janitors and Cleaners | $30,640 | 5,360 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $28,060 | 4,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,430 | 9,100 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $24,630 | 2,390 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,710 | 1,040 |
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Salary Calculator Data Sources
Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), 2024 estimates. Employment figures represent estimated total employment in the metro area for each occupation.
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