What is the average salary in Mobile, AL?
$57,250a year
Average yearly pay across 373 jobs with official data in the Mobile, AL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $27.52
- Jobs with data
- 373
- Workers counted
- 162,710
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $375,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $207,000 |
| Airline Pilot | $176,600 |
| Chief Executive | $171,100 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $164,000 |
| Commercial Pilot | $138,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $137,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $137,200 |
| Financial Manager | $135,800 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $79,490 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,710 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $35,070 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $42,840 |
| Cashier | $28,240 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $51,010 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $23,510 |
| General and Operations Manager | $106,700 |
| Laborer and Freight | $37,230 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $26,860 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$52,640
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$164,000
- Chief Executive$171,100
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$137,700
- Construction Manager$94,060
- Education Administrator$99,460
- Education Administrator$101,100
- Education Administrator$79,850
- Facilities Manager$127,400
- Financial Manager$135,800
- Food Service Manager$64,290
- Funeral Home Manager$63,190
- General and Operations Manager$106,700
- Human Resources Manager$110,300
- Industrial Production Manager$128,800
- Lodging Manager$79,340
- Manager$126,400
- Marketing Manager$107,400
- Medical and Health Services Manager$99,270
- Natural Sciences Manager$119,400
- Property$56,370
- Public Relations Manager$70,430
- Purchasing Manager$125,500
- Sales Manager$124,100
- Social and Community Service Manager$71,230
- Transportation$119,000
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$72,130
- Budget Analyst$80,720
- Business Operations Specialist$90,680
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$68,750
- Claims Adjuster$94,740
- Compensation$62,570
- Compliance Officer$78,770
- Cost Estimator$76,980
- Financial and Investment Analyst$85,350
- Financial Specialist$49,700
- Fundraiser$58,720
- Human Resources Specialist$64,260
- Insurance Underwriter$56,660
- Labor Relations Specialist$33,170
- Loan Officer$72,860
- Logistician$77,330
- Management Analyst$100,900
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$60,340
- Meeting$47,750
- Personal Financial Advisor$75,060
- Project Management Specialist$101,300
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$61,370
- Tax Examiner and Collector$73,920
- Training and Development Specialist$64,460
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$126,100
- Computer Network Support Specialist$71,110
- Computer Occupation$72,380
- Computer Programmer$79,640
- Computer Systems Analyst$94,350
- Computer User Support Specialist$50,680
- Data Scientist$83,910
- Database Administrator$89,470
- Information Security Analyst$121,800
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$77,340
- Software Developer$122,500
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$87,910
- Web Developer$73,260
Architecture and engineering
- Aerospace Engineer$97,730
- Architect$103,400
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$56,800
- Chemical Engineer$137,200
- Civil Engineer$107,800
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$55,360
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$79,700
- Electrical Engineer$104,400
- Electronics Engineer$114,600
- Engineer$114,900
- Engineering Technologist and Technician$62,860
- Environmental Engineer$99,680
- Industrial Engineer$106,200
- Materials Engineer$104,600
- Mechanical Drafter$49,210
- Mechanical Engineer$105,700
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$45,280
- Surveyor$65,110
Life, physical, and social science
- Anthropologist and Archeologist$61,110
- Biological Scientist$97,470
- Chemical Technician$62,040
- Chemist$102,600
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$44,790
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$74,260
- Geological Technician$34,940
- Medical Scientist$105,300
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$85,600
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$55,820
- Urban and Regional Planner$64,060
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$80,110
Community and social service
- Child$48,460
- Clergy$49,850
- Community Health Worker$47,880
- Educational$57,800
- Health Education Specialist$60,180
- Healthcare Social Worker$60,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$38,970
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$64,140
- Rehabilitation Counselor$56,290
- Social and Human Service Assistant$33,740
- Substance Abuse$45,740
Legal
- Judge$57,160
- Lawyer$130,500
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$49,460
Educational instruction and library
- Art$62,840
- Biological Science Teacher$78,300
- Business Teacher$95,510
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,210
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$49,650
- Computer Science Teacher$83,560
- Education Teacher$62,750
- Elementary School Teacher$60,970
- English Language and Literature Teacher$59,710
- Health Specialties Teacher$80,450
- Instructional Coordinator$70,710
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$68,200
- Library Technician$37,940
- Mathematical Science Teacher$64,970
- Middle School Teacher$62,060
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$82,960
- Preschool Teacher$29,090
- Psychology Teacher$62,950
- Secondary School Teacher$61,550
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$38,310
- Special Education Teacher$63,850
- Special Education Teacher$58,150
- Special Education Teacher$65,310
- Substitute Teacher$25,720
- Teacher and Instructor$72,370
- Teaching Assistant$29,120
- Teaching Assistant$23,400
- Tutor$37,650
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$49,180
- Coach and Scout$38,970
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$80,110
- Floral Designer$31,720
- Graphic Designer$45,820
- Interior Designer$58,260
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$40,940
- Photographer$37,490
- Producer and Director$58,650
- Public Relations Specialist$42,770
- Technical Writer$79,980
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$50,070
- Cardiologist$239,200
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$65,060
- Chiropractor$96,790
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$49,760
- Dental Hygienist$60,710
- Dentist$207,000
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$68,090
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$67,520
- Emergency Medical Technician$39,490
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$57,030
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist$73,190
- Medical Records Specialist$43,430
- Nurse Practitioner$103,500
- Occupational Therapist$90,630
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$37,000
- Optician$35,960
- Paramedic$39,840
- Pharmacist$134,600
- Pharmacy Technician$39,280
- Physical Therapist$94,280
- Physician$375,300
- Physician Assistant$105,000
- Psychiatric Technician$37,270
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$63,150
- Registered Nurse$79,490
- Respiratory Therapist$79,490
- Speech-Language Pathologist$69,450
- Surgical Technologist$49,910
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$37,590
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$38,800
- Healthcare Support Worker$34,070
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$28,510
- Massage Therapist$28,010
- Medical Assistant$36,350
- Medical Equipment Preparer$34,250
- Medical Transcriptionist$32,740
- Nursing Assistant$30,880
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$62,250
- Pharmacy Aide$36,260
- Phlebotomist$36,660
- Physical Therapist Aide$25,690
- Physical Therapist Assistant$61,430
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$64,690
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$43,170
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$98,310
- Firefighter$46,770
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$68,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,970
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$49,550
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$47,000
- Private Detective and Investigator$47,770
- Security Guard$33,630
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$27,980
- Chef and Head Cook$58,130
- Cook$27,700
- Cook$28,580
- Cook$33,030
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$22,770
- Dishwasher$28,740
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$23,510
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$37,110
- Food Preparation Worker$28,390
- Food Server$29,560
- Host and Hostess$25,070
- Waiter and Waitress$26,860
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,180
- Animal Caretaker$28,560
- Childcare Worker$22,350
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$29,340
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$39,350
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,070
- Funeral Attendant$32,280
- Hairdresser$29,700
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$29,370
- Mortician$45,880
- Recreation Worker$36,530
- Residential Advisor$27,510
- Skincare Specialist$31,070
- Tour and Travel Guide$26,450
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$49,120
- Cashier$28,240
- Counter and Rental Clerk$35,480
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$74,650
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$44,600
- Insurance Sales Agent$64,910
- Parts Salesperson$34,680
- Real Estate Sales Agent$62,010
- Retail Salesperson$29,710
- Sales Representative$81,320
- Sales Representative$63,040
- Sales Representatives of Service$60,460
- Security$50,520
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$40,030
- Billing and Posting Clerk$38,890
- Bookkeeping$44,470
- Cargo and Freight Agent$54,110
- Courier and Messenger$31,970
- Court$46,980
- Customer Service Representative$37,690
- Data Entry Keyer$35,270
- Dispatcher$45,140
- Eligibility Interviewer$51,010
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$57,760
- Hotel$28,390
- Human Resources Assistant$39,630
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$35,140
- Interviewer$34,060
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,910
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$38,000
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$36,220
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$48,680
- Office Clerk$30,920
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$45,280
- Postal Service Clerk$62,130
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$56,390
- Production$63,120
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$40,220
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$30,710
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$42,840
- Shipping$39,470
- Switchboard Operator$30,970
- Teller$39,600
- Weigher$50,700
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$48,540
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$45,340
- Construction and Building Inspector$61,410
- Construction Laborer$36,830
- Electrician$61,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$69,000
- Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$37,910
- Helpers--Carpenter$40,010
- Helpers--Electrician$38,000
- Helpers--Pipelayer$44,500
- Highway Maintenance Worker$38,380
- Insulation Worker$48,300
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$47,400
- Painter$46,370
- Plumber$59,410
- Roofer$45,540
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$82,260
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,990
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$47,330
- Avionics Technician$100,200
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$49,880
- Coin$36,950
- Computer$38,380
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$69,190
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$102,400
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,080
- Heating$47,960
- Helpers--Installation$38,280
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,930
- Installation$45,080
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$38,910
- Medical Equipment Repairer$56,030
- Millwright$59,130
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,480
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$49,960
- Rigger$60,670
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$59,060
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$60,310
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$65,210
- Tire Repairer and Changer$36,180
Production
- Aircraft Structure$56,640
- Baker$30,330
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,870
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$37,180
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$84,740
- Chemical Plant and System Operator$96,210
- Coating$47,580
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$61,340
- Cutting$43,960
- Dental Laboratory Technician$45,000
- Extruding and Forming Machine Setter$63,900
- Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator$41,600
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$78,760
- Food Batchmaker$34,640
- Gas Plant Operator$80,230
- Grinding$38,900
- Helpers--Production Worker$34,670
- Inspector$58,790
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,170
- Machinist$62,020
- Meat$26,470
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operator and Tender$43,250
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$37,260
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$50,590
- Molder$35,860
- Molding$55,350
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$48,850
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$46,070
- Printing Press Operator$36,730
- Sewing Machine Operator$34,110
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$66,820
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$47,730
- Welder$61,420
Transportation and material moving
- Airline Pilot$176,600
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$29,000
- Bus Driver$18,000
- Captain$62,460
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,300
- Commercial Pilot$138,000
- Crane and Tower Operator$65,510
- Driver/Sales Worker$41,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,290
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$51,010
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$48,410
- Laborer and Freight$37,230
- Light Truck Driver$39,400
- Packer and Packager$29,830
- Parking Attendant$26,470
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$48,460
- Sailor and Marine Oiler$50,480
- Ship Engineer$95,540
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,440
- Stocker and Order Filler$35,070
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Mobile, AL?
About $57,250 a year ($27.52 an hour): the average of the 373 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Mobile, AL?
Physician ($375,300), Cardiologist ($239,200), Dentist ($207,000).
What are the most common jobs in Mobile, AL?
Registered Nurse (5,260 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,900 jobs), Stocker and Order Filler (3,840 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.