How much does a life make in Alabama?
$59,500a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Alabama. That is $28.61 an hour or $4,958 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.61
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,260Median: $59,500Highest 10%: $80,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| 25th | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| Median | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| 75th | $73,360 | $35.27 | |
| 90th | $80,110 | $38.51 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $64,140 |
| Huntsville, AL | $62,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 22. Tennessee | $62,050 |
| 23. Oregon | $60,810 |
| 24. West Virginia | $59,750 |
| 25. Alabama | $59,500 |
| 26. Mississippi | $59,490 |
| 27. Illinois | $59,410 |
| 28. Arkansas | $59,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $28.61 ($59,500 a year).
Do lifes make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $59,500 against $62,280 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Alabama rank for life pay?
Alabama ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays lifes the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $64,140 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.