What is the average salary in Montgomery, AL?
$54,730a year
Average yearly pay across 373 jobs with official data in the Montgomery, AL metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.31
- Jobs with data
- 373
- Workers counted
- 157,200
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $156,500 |
| Chief Executive | $155,700 |
| Pharmacist | $136,600 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $134,800 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $134,200 |
| Financial Manager | $131,600 |
| Lawyer | $125,300 |
| Computer Network Architect | $124,100 |
| Purchasing Manager | $121,300 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $45,380 |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,650 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $40,260 |
| Registered Nurse | $79,570 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,370 |
| Laborer and Freight | $37,370 |
| Cashier | $28,330 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $22,960 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver | $54,860 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $75,040 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$109,200
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$156,500
- Chief Executive$155,700
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$134,800
- Construction Manager$94,650
- Education Administrator$94,750
- Education Administrator$99,330
- Education Administrator$108,900
- Education and Childcare Administrator$46,370
- Facilities Manager$102,800
- Financial Manager$131,600
- Food Service Manager$62,060
- Funeral Home Manager$61,790
- General and Operations Manager$108,000
- Human Resources Manager$102,700
- Industrial Production Manager$120,000
- Lodging Manager$62,750
- Manager$116,200
- Marketing Manager$99,040
- Medical and Health Services Manager$96,820
- Property$60,360
- Public Relations Manager$92,870
- Purchasing Manager$121,300
- Sales Manager$102,600
- Social and Community Service Manager$70,900
- Transportation$108,800
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$75,040
- Budget Analyst$65,170
- Business Operations Specialist$89,320
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$65,060
- Claims Adjuster$71,710
- Compensation$59,560
- Compliance Officer$70,080
- Cost Estimator$74,790
- Financial and Investment Analyst$61,050
- Financial Examiner$105,200
- Financial Specialist$94,520
- Fundraiser$53,380
- Human Resources Specialist$64,140
- Insurance Underwriter$57,400
- Labor Relations Specialist$65,370
- Loan Officer$63,510
- Logistician$78,790
- Management Analyst$88,610
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$61,240
- Meeting$54,250
- Personal Financial Advisor$85,890
- Project Management Specialist$91,080
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$90,800
- Tax Examiner and Collector$64,140
- Training and Development Specialist$60,360
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$124,100
- Computer Network Support Specialist$64,150
- Computer Occupation$109,300
- Computer Programmer$97,710
- Computer Systems Analyst$94,540
- Computer User Support Specialist$49,940
- Data Scientist$87,640
- Database Administrator$95,370
- Information Security Analyst$113,300
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$78,110
- Operations Research Analyst$78,410
- Software Developer$110,600
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$97,750
- Statistician$65,720
- Web Developer$66,900
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$80,060
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$52,550
- Civil Engineer$97,470
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$54,040
- Computer Hardware Engineer$134,200
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician$70,930
- Electrical Engineer$105,000
- Electronics Engineer$96,280
- Environmental Engineer$95,370
- Industrial Engineer$79,480
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$60,990
- Mechanical Drafter$50,420
- Mechanical Engineer$94,570
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$45,650
- Surveyor$71,210
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$51,910
- Chemist$81,700
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$68,850
- Epidemiologist$70,710
- Historian$76,400
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$82,260
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$60,020
- Urban and Regional Planner$61,050
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$75,210
Community and social service
- Child$50,240
- Clergy$50,860
- Community Health Worker$37,860
- Educational$56,840
- Health Education Specialist$71,790
- Healthcare Social Worker$58,410
- Marriage and Family Therapist$48,540
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$42,910
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$59,560
- Rehabilitation Counselor$55,050
- Social and Human Service Assistant$35,150
- Substance Abuse$46,580
Legal
- Administrative Law Judge$119,400
- Judge$56,630
- Lawyer$125,300
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$48,350
Educational instruction and library
- Adult Basic Education$46,430
- Archivist$63,130
- Art$62,930
- Biological Science Teacher$79,160
- Business Teacher$74,810
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$62,520
- Computer Science Teacher$99,130
- Curator$56,720
- Education Teacher$60,490
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$52,430
- Elementary School Teacher$59,610
- English Language and Literature Teacher$64,900
- Health Specialties Teacher$84,300
- History Teacher$66,550
- Instructional Coordinator$97,710
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$62,730
- Library Technician$36,140
- Mathematical Science Teacher$64,370
- Middle School Teacher$61,980
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$74,710
- Philosophy and Religion Teacher$62,200
- Preschool Teacher$28,540
- Psychology Teacher$63,080
- Secondary School Teacher$61,720
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$38,530
- Special Education Teacher$70,790
- Special Education Teacher$53,700
- Special Education Teacher$60,250
- Substitute Teacher$24,950
- Teacher and Instructor$66,520
- Teaching Assistant$20,500
- Teaching Assistant$24,030
- Tutor$36,860
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$47,110
- Coach and Scout$37,290
- Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner$42,130
- Editor$75,520
- Graphic Designer$48,370
- Interior Designer$61,060
- Interpreter and Translator$45,670
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$44,180
- News Analyst$45,900
- Photographer$52,160
- Producer and Director$65,130
- Public Relations Specialist$62,360
- Technical Writer$87,270
- Writer and Author$76,710
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$43,850
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$48,890
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$48,780
- Dental Hygienist$60,120
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$68,180
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$66,040
- Emergency Medical Technician$40,440
- Health Technologist and Technician$43,220
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$55,410
- Medical Records Specialist$45,170
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist$82,620
- Nurse Practitioner$105,100
- Occupational Therapist$93,910
- Ophthalmic Medical Technician$35,690
- Optician$36,440
- Paramedic$59,090
- Pharmacist$136,600
- Pharmacy Technician$39,370
- Physical Therapist$96,360
- Physician$285,300
- Physician Assistant$102,000
- Psychiatric Technician$32,250
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$59,040
- Registered Nurse$79,570
- Respiratory Therapist$76,920
- Speech-Language Pathologist$70,810
- Surgical Technologist$49,130
- Veterinarian$102,700
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$30,520
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$38,260
- Healthcare Support Worker$47,940
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$26,660
- Massage Therapist$58,750
- Medical Assistant$35,810
- Medical Equipment Preparer$36,920
- Nursing Assistant$35,210
- Phlebotomist$36,480
- Physical Therapist Aide$26,800
- Physical Therapist Assistant$60,910
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$55,360
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$20,380
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$70,710
- Firefighter$48,780
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$84,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$67,670
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,450
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$46,300
- Lifeguard$21,940
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,490
- Private Detective and Investigator$47,100
- Security Guard$31,000
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$26,830
- Chef and Head Cook$61,330
- Cook$27,650
- Cook$23,080
- Cook$33,070
- Cook$21,840
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$22,500
- Dishwasher$29,000
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$22,960
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$36,780
- Food Preparation Worker$27,420
- Food Server$28,860
- Host and Hostess$26,740
- Waiter and Waitress$26,360
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,980
- Animal Caretaker$27,410
- Childcare Worker$22,720
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,220
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$39,920
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$43,230
- Funeral Attendant$29,590
- Hairdresser$30,530
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,060
- Recreation Worker$22,740
- Residential Advisor$27,780
- Skincare Specialist$35,130
- Tour and Travel Guide$32,820
- Usher$21,430
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$44,810
- Cashier$28,330
- Counter and Rental Clerk$34,630
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$76,010
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$45,480
- Insurance Sales Agent$46,410
- Parts Salesperson$34,220
- Real Estate Sales Agent$61,690
- Retail Salesperson$29,650
- Sales Representative$74,360
- Sales Representative$63,020
- Sales Representatives of Service$51,490
- Security$47,640
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$38,390
- Billing and Posting Clerk$38,590
- Bookkeeping$43,710
- Courier and Messenger$34,590
- Court$38,350
- Customer Service Representative$36,960
- Data Entry Keyer$34,930
- Dispatcher$48,790
- Eligibility Interviewer$46,660
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$65,110
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,100
- Hotel$27,870
- Human Resources Assistant$47,830
- Information and Record Clerk$51,630
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$38,370
- Interviewer$36,500
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,000
- Library Assistant$24,410
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$37,650
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$37,430
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$36,500
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$49,310
- Office Clerk$33,050
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$46,450
- Postal Service Clerk$63,650
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,930
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Production$56,080
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$38,560
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$30,740
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$40,260
- Shipping$38,170
- Switchboard Operator$32,130
- Teller$38,070
- Weigher$38,480
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker$45,700
- Logging Equipment Operator$46,690
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$47,360
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$44,240
- Construction and Building Inspector$62,350
- Construction Laborer$36,630
- Electrician$49,910
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$61,740
- Helpers--Carpenter$37,130
- Helpers--Electrician$35,920
- Highway Maintenance Worker$39,300
- Insulation Worker$49,610
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$44,860
- Painter$40,600
- Paving$40,000
- Plumber$57,960
- Septic Tank Servicer and Sewer Pipe Cleaner$47,490
- Sheet Metal Worker$51,230
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$80,810
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$57,990
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$47,030
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$52,190
- Coin$41,740
- Computer$37,840
- Electrical and Electronics Repairer$75,230
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$99,800
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$69,950
- Heating$48,680
- Helpers--Installation$37,070
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,700
- Installation$55,060
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$38,660
- Maintenance Worker$58,390
- Medical Equipment Repairer$53,310
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$61,950
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$40,310
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,330
- Tire Repairer and Changer$35,110
Production
- Baker$38,720
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,850
- Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$43,720
- Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$84,360
- Coating$46,130
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$43,060
- Cutting$43,030
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$36,780
- Electrical$48,680
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,610
- Furnace$57,240
- Grinding$38,790
- Helpers--Production Worker$38,630
- Inspector$44,830
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$27,750
- Machinist$53,460
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,380
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$48,190
- Molding$46,990
- Multiple Machine Tool Setter$43,960
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$36,320
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$50,120
- Power Plant Operator$107,100
- Print Binding and Finishing Worker$39,230
- Printing Press Operator$36,850
- Sewing Machine Operator$33,330
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$49,190
- Tool and Die Maker$61,790
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$51,470
- Welder$47,880
- Welding$40,050
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$29,410
- Bus Driver$17,490
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$28,750
- Commercial Pilot$91,120
- Crane and Tower Operator$44,480
- Driver/Sales Worker$46,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$57,110
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$54,860
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$41,080
- Laborer and Freight$37,370
- Light Truck Driver$36,770
- Machine Feeder and Offbearer$37,890
- Packer and Packager$36,010
- Parking Attendant$29,780
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$37,630
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,820
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,370
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Montgomery, AL?
About $54,730 a year ($26.31 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 Montgomery, AL?
Physician ($285,300), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($156,500), Chief Executive ($155,700).
What are the most common jobs in Montgomery, AL?
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator (7,410 jobs), Retail Salesperson (4,720 jobs), Secretary and Administrative Assistant (4,060 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.