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How much does a computer make in Birmingham?

$44,600a year

Median yearly pay for computers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $21.44 an hour or $3,717 a month.

Hourly
$21.44
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
143 of 222
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,240Median: $44,600Highest 10%: $64,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,240$17.90
25th$38,590$18.55
Median$44,600$21.44
75th$60,090$28.89
90th$64,070$30.80

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for computers.

Huntsville, AL$39,410
Mobile, AL$38,380
Montgomery, AL$37,840
Dothan, AL$35,830
Computer salary in Alabama Computer salary in all states

Related jobs in Birmingham

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$102,500
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$95,150
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$77,600
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$77,160
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$73,390
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$67,200
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$65,610
Maintenance Worker$64,180
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$63,350
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$63,080
Salaries for every job in Birmingham, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a computer make an hour in Birmingham?

The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $21.44 ($44,600 a year).

Do computers make more in Birmingham than the national average?

No: $44,600 against $47,810 nationally, 7% less.

How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $39,970, so Birmingham pays 12% more.

Where does Birmingham rank for computer pay?

143 of 222 metro areas with data.

How much does a computer make starting out in Birmingham?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,070 or more.

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.