What is the average salary in Birmingham, AL?

$60,640a year

Average yearly pay across 491 jobs with official data in the Birmingham, AL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.

Hourly: $29.15
Jobs with data: 491
Workers counted: 497,490

Highest paying jobs

Median yearly pay.

General Internal Medicine Physician	$334,100
Physician	$237,000
Pediatrician	$189,700
Nurse Anesthetist	$175,900
Lawyer	$170,200
Podiatrist	$169,800
Chief Executive	$167,100
Architectural and Engineering Manager	$166,700
Optometrist	$162,900
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$156,700

Most common jobs

Median yearly pay.

Registered Nurse	$78,680
Retail Salesperson	$31,450
Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$44,580
Stocker and Order Filler	$35,660
Cashier	$29,310
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$27,020
Customer Service Representative	$40,530
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$54,460
Laborer and Freight	$37,500
General and Operations Manager	$123,600

Management

Administrative Services Manager$129,400
Architectural and Engineering Manager$166,700
Chief Executive$167,100
Compensation and Benefits Manager$156,700
Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,200
Construction Manager$102,200
Education Administrator$100,400
Education Administrator$101,100
Education Administrator$74,780
Education and Childcare Administrator$44,470
Emergency Management Director$88,510
Entertainment and Recreation Manager$66,980
Facilities Manager$114,800
Financial Manager$153,900
Food Service Manager$65,230
Fundraising Manager$80,990
Funeral Home Manager$65,010
General and Operations Manager$123,600
Human Resources Manager$127,100
Industrial Production Manager$113,300
Lodging Manager$65,790
Manager$138,400
Marketing Manager$130,200
Medical and Health Services Manager$100,500
Natural Sciences Manager$139,100
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent$95,830
Property$61,930
Public Relations Manager$98,210
Purchasing Manager$110,900
Sales Manager$119,700
Social and Community Service Manager$74,450
Training and Development Manager$134,000
Transportation$128,700

Business and financial operations

Accountant and Auditor$78,660
Budget Analyst$88,550
Business Operations Specialist$86,530
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$66,260
Claims Adjuster$84,640
Compensation$77,880
Compliance Officer$77,780
Cost Estimator$79,330
Credit Analyst$101,700
Credit Counselor$45,760
Financial and Investment Analyst$91,290
Financial Risk Specialist$81,750
Financial Specialist$77,170
Fundraiser$63,080
Human Resources Specialist$67,880
Insurance Underwriter$66,000
Labor Relations Specialist$34,300
Loan Officer$66,740
Logistician$77,210
Management Analyst$108,200
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$62,190
Meeting$53,830
Personal Financial Advisor$79,480
Project Management Specialist$100,800
Property Appraiser and Assessor$49,510
Tax Examiner and Collector$74,670
Training and Development Specialist$71,040

Computer and mathematical

Actuary$132,800
Computer Network Architect$131,100
Computer Network Support Specialist$62,000
Computer Occupation$94,330
Computer Programmer$103,800
Computer Systems Analyst$99,470
Computer User Support Specialist$55,350
Data Scientist$94,240
Database Administrator$101,900
Database Architect$129,000
Information Security Analyst$115,500
Mathematical Science Occupation$62,630
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$84,350
Operations Research Analyst$89,940
Software Developer$125,400
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$82,060
Statistician$80,240
Web and Digital Interface Designer$60,130
Web Developer$66,640

Architecture and engineering

Aerospace Engineer$93,400
Architect$96,730
Architectural and Civil Drafter$57,510
Civil Engineer$97,420
Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$56,720
Electrical and Electronics Drafter$53,490
Electrical Engineer$113,000
Electronics Engineer$120,100
Engineering Technologist and Technician$45,720
Environmental Engineer$94,330
Health and Safety Engineer$108,700
Industrial Engineer$100,500
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,600
Landscape Architect$109,000
Materials Engineer$99,780
Mechanical Drafter$59,260
Mechanical Engineer$98,810
Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,540
Mining and Geological Engineer$107,700
Surveying and Mapping Technician$47,520
Surveyor$74,670

Life, physical, and social science

Atmospheric and Space Scientist$77,580
Biological Scientist$99,630
Chemical Technician$55,680
Chemist$82,790
Environmental Science and Protection Technician$46,750
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$72,510
Forensic Science Technician$67,340
Forester$87,050
Life$64,140
Medical Scientist$63,940
Nuclear Technician$126,900
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$87,920
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$57,870
Urban and Regional Planner$83,740

Community and social service

Child$46,540
Clergy$52,190
Educational$63,020
Health Education Specialist$65,540
Healthcare Social Worker$60,980
Marriage and Family Therapist$60,690
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$38,140
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$65,720
Rehabilitation Counselor$58,210
Social and Human Service Assistant$36,510
Substance Abuse$53,990

Legal

Educational instruction and library

Art$77,850
Biological Science Teacher$100,600
Business Teacher$125,900
Career/Technical Education Teacher$63,380
Career/Technical Education Teacher$73,790
Chemistry Teacher$92,250
Communications Teacher$78,240
Computer Science Teacher$106,000
Curator$69,990
Education Teacher$74,600
Elementary School Teacher$62,630
English Language and Literature Teacher$65,740
Health Specialties Teacher$101,000
History Teacher$78,630
Instructional Coordinator$70,300
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$65,450
Library Science Teacher$78,170
Library Technician$35,900
Mathematical Science Teacher$76,400
Middle School Teacher$62,580
Philosophy and Religion Teacher$73,050
Preschool Teacher$28,540
Psychology Teacher$78,590
Secondary School Teacher$62,650
Self-Enrichment Teacher$37,950
Sociology Teacher$80,230
Special Education Teacher$60,510
Special Education Teacher$64,760
Teacher and Instructor$65,830
Teaching Assistant$38,310
Teaching Assistant$27,480
Tutor$37,010

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media

Actor$53,170
Art Director$78,710
Audio and Video Technician$54,020
Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey$45,110
Broadcast Technician$47,720
Camera Operator$64,730
Coach and Scout$37,140
Commercial and Industrial Designer$63,650
Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$76,560
Editor$72,650
Film and Video Editor$74,410
Floral Designer$35,940
Graphic Designer$52,480
Interior Designer$62,000
Interpreter and Translator$41,470
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$47,680
Musician and Singer$49,480
News Analyst$47,260
Photographer$38,390
Producer and Director$66,110
Public Relations Specialist$64,880
Technical Writer$82,870
Writer and Author$64,460

Healthcare practitioners and technical

Athletic Trainer$46,280
Audiologist$86,300
Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$52,870
Chiropractor$70,170
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$51,430
Dental Hygienist$61,730
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$69,890
Dietitian and Nutritionist$65,220
Emergency Medical Technician$38,920
Family Medicine Physician$120,000
General Internal Medicine Physician$334,100
Health Technologist and Technician$46,170
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$61,040
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$84,290
Medical Records Specialist$46,490
Nuclear Medicine Technologist$85,700
Nurse Anesthetist$175,900
Nurse Practitioner$107,700
Occupational Therapist$95,250
Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,270
Optician$37,410
Optometrist$162,900
Orthotist and Prosthetist$61,780
Paramedic$53,820
Pediatrician$189,700
Pharmacist$138,800
Pharmacy Technician$38,700
Physical Therapist$97,750
Physician$237,000
Physician Assistant$105,400
Podiatrist$169,800
Psychiatric Technician$36,820
Radiation Therapist$87,460
Radiologic Technologist and Technician$62,770
Registered Nurse$78,680
Respiratory Therapist$67,480
Speech-Language Pathologist$75,750
Surgical Technologist$51,520
Veterinarian$106,900
Veterinary Technologist and Technician$37,100

Healthcare support

Dental Assistant$42,050
Healthcare Support Worker$52,150
Home Health and Personal Care Aide$29,550
Medical Assistant$36,770
Medical Equipment Preparer$36,240
Medical Transcriptionist$35,340
Nursing Assistant$35,470
Occupational Therapy Assistant$63,170
Orderly$31,310
Pharmacy Aide$36,460
Phlebotomist$38,190
Physical Therapist Aide$26,530
Physical Therapist Assistant$62,380
Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,980

Protective service

Animal Control Worker$37,740
Bailiff$46,930
Correctional Officer and Jailer$57,570
Crossing Guard and Flagger$30,830
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,560
Firefighter$51,050
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,350
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$83,030
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,790
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$80,790
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$47,410
Lifeguard$28,320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,590
Private Detective and Investigator$49,390
Security Guard$33,820
Transportation Security Screener$63,770

Food preparation and serving

Bartender$30,010
Chef and Head Cook$62,760
Cook$28,320
Cook$27,220
Cook$34,340
Cook$23,160
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$23,320
Dishwasher$29,790
Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,020
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,570
Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$30,840
Food Preparation Worker$29,260
Food Server$30,370
Host and Hostess$26,440
Waiter and Waitress$27,670

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Worker$46,690
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping$56,690
Janitor and Cleaner$33,370
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker$36,600
Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner$28,910
Pest Control Worker$39,300
Tree Trimmer and Pruner$40,500

Personal care and service

Amusement and Recreation Attendant$23,760
Animal Caretaker$28,710
Childcare Worker$23,070
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$41,850
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,070
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$42,860
Funeral Attendant$31,450
Hairdresser$29,000
Mortician$44,930
Personal Care and Service Worker$24,130
Recreation Worker$30,030
Residential Advisor$32,730
Skincare Specialist$39,260
Tour and Travel Guide$34,410
Usher$24,190

Sales and related

Advertising Sales Agent$57,560
Cashier$29,310
Counter and Rental Clerk$36,310
Demonstrator and Product Promoter$30,820
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$80,760
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,210
Insurance Sales Agent$66,640
Parts Salesperson$35,620
Real Estate Sales Agent$56,920
Retail Salesperson$31,450
Sale and Related Worker$61,730
Sales Representative$64,670
Sales Representative$71,450
Sales Representatives of Service$60,040
Security$52,420
Travel Agent$48,980

Office and administrative support

Bill and Account Collector$43,100
Billing and Posting Clerk$42,040
Bookkeeping$47,330
Cargo and Freight Agent$55,700
Courier and Messenger$36,820
Court$42,300
Credit Authorizer$35,990
Customer Service Representative$40,530
Data Entry Keyer$38,320
Dispatcher$48,110
Eligibility Interviewer$57,740
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$76,330
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,170
Hotel$28,750
Human Resources Assistant$45,500
Information and Record Clerk$53,810
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$48,700
Interviewer$36,270
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$48,730
Library Assistant$31,040
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,120
Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$38,780
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,150
Meter Reader$49,110
Office and Administrative Support Worker$49,980
Office Clerk$34,220
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$48,380
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,880
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Procurement Clerk$51,580
Production$60,600
Public Safety Telecommunicator$47,390
Receptionist and Information Clerk$35,610
Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,580
Shipping$38,370
Switchboard Operator$33,690
Teller$39,840
Weigher$52,010

Farming, fishing, and forestry

Farmworker$37,090
Farmworker and Laborer$36,890
First-Line Supervisors of Farming$61,210
Logging Equipment Operator$48,600

Construction and extraction

Boilermaker$64,000
Brickmason and Blockmason$50,030
Carpenter$50,400
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$46,390
Construction and Building Inspector$64,400
Construction Laborer$38,370
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$48,760
Earth Driller$46,440
Electrician$56,630
Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$103,700
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$47,970
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$71,280
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$38,610
Helpers--Carpenter$44,120
Helpers--Electrician$36,880
Helpers--Pipelayer$37,440
Highway Maintenance Worker$37,290
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$54,330
Painter$44,560
Paving$48,030
Pipelayer$47,980
Plumber$60,090
Roofer$46,600
Sheet Metal Worker$48,090
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$59,180
Tile and Stone Setter$45,390

Installation, maintenance, and repair

Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$61,040
Audiovisual Equipment Installer and Repairer$48,400
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$56,860
Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer$46,150
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$47,830
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$55,040
Coin$40,670
Computer$44,600
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$77,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$73,390
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$95,150
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$102,500
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$52,880
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,160
Heating$48,740
Helpers--Installation$37,470
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$61,860
Installation$45,200
Locksmith and Safe Repairer$39,140
Maintenance and Repair Worker$46,360
Maintenance Worker$64,180
Mechanical Door Repairer$37,440
Medical Equipment Repairer$47,950
Millwright$60,830
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$67,200
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$46,450
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$48,920
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician$49,250
Refractory Materials Repairer$49,260
Rigger$46,800
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$63,350
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,080
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$65,610
Tire Repairer and Changer$35,940

Production

Aircraft Structure$49,900
Baker$33,830
Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,920
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$41,010
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,590
Coating$45,990
Coil Winder$50,160
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$59,080
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$70,790
Crushing$42,690
Cutting$45,270
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$46,020
Dental Laboratory Technician$43,750
Electrical$39,370
Extruding$45,140
Extruding and Drawing Machine Setter$51,810
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$75,760
Food Batchmaker$35,810
Furnace$57,220
Gas Plant Operator$80,280
Grinding$36,180
Heat Treating Equipment Setter$45,440
Helpers--Production Worker$36,710
Inspector$44,290
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$58,550
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$27,870
Layout Worker$29,120
Machinist$50,780
Meat$35,410
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$56,250
Milling and Planing Machine Setter$36,340
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$40,170
Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$44,790
Molder$39,400
Molding$40,530
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$50,510
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$40,290
Paper Goods Machine Setter$48,450
Patternmaker$62,390
Plating Machine Setter$33,430
Power Distributor and Dispatcher$138,300
Power Plant Operator$107,000
Presser$27,190
Print Binding and Finishing Worker$40,010
Printing Press Operator$37,620
Production Worker$24,290
Rolling Machine Setter$51,950
Sawing Machine Setter$38,080
Separating$53,330
Sewing Machine Operator$31,840
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$52,330
Tool and Die Maker$64,800
Upholsterer$34,150
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$56,130
Welder$49,930
Welding$43,480
Woodworking Machine Setter$35,480

Transportation and material moving

Aircraft Service Attendant$38,330
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$29,320
Bus Driver$18,260
Bus Driver$37,890
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$29,180
Commercial Pilot$127,300
Conveyor Operator and Tender$55,110
Crane and Tower Operator$47,620
Driver/Sales Worker$43,870
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,400
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$54,460
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,570
Laborer and Freight$37,500
Light Truck Driver$40,080
Machine Feeder and Offbearer$42,750
Motor Vehicle Operator$53,120
Packer and Packager$31,920
Parking Attendant$29,650
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$47,930
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$33,790
Stocker and Order Filler$35,660
Traffic Technician$60,730
Transportation Inspector$98,470

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary in Birmingham, AL?

About $60,640 a year ($29.15 an hour): the average of the 491 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.

What are the highest paying jobs in Birmingham, AL?

General Internal Medicine Physician ($334,100), Physician ($237,000), Pediatrician ($189,700).

What are the most common jobs in Birmingham, AL?

Registered Nurse (17,850 jobs), Retail Salesperson (15,280 jobs), Secretary and Administrative Assistant (10,900 jobs).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.