How much does a hotel make in Alabama?
$28,050a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Alabama. That is $13.49 an hour or $2,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.49
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,270Median: $28,050Highest 10%: $35,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,270 | $10.71 | |
| 25th | $26,320 | $12.65 | |
| Median | $28,050 | $13.49 | |
| 75th | $29,830 | $14.34 | |
| 90th | $35,150 | $16.90 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $29,170 |
| Birmingham, AL | $28,750 |
| Daphne, AL | $28,740 |
| Decatur, AL | $28,720 |
| Mobile, AL | $28,390 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $28,350 |
| Columbus, GA | $28,120 |
| Montgomery, AL | $27,870 |
| Auburn, AL | $27,730 |
| Anniston, AL | $27,180 |
| Dothan, AL | $26,970 |
| Gadsden, AL | $26,320 |
| Florence, AL | $25,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 44. New Mexico | $29,300 |
| 45. Georgia | $29,130 |
| 46. Arkansas | $28,300 |
| 47. Alabama | $28,050 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $27,630 |
| 49. Louisiana | $27,420 |
| 50. Mississippi | $27,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $13.49 ($28,050 a year).
Do hotels make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $28,050 against $35,070 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Alabama rank for hotel pay?
Alabama ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays hotels the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $29,170 a year.
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.