How much does a substance abuse make in Alabama?
$47,310a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in Alabama. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $47,310Highest 10%: $76,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,420 | $16.55 | |
| 25th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| 90th | $76,510 | $36.78 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, GA | $55,910 |
| Birmingham, AL | $53,990 |
| Daphne, AL | $50,500 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,560 |
| Decatur, AL | $49,360 |
| Dothan, AL | $48,580 |
| Huntsville, AL | $48,530 |
| Anniston, AL | $46,690 |
| Montgomery, AL | $46,580 |
| Auburn, AL | $46,310 |
| Mobile, AL | $45,740 |
| Florence, AL | $44,250 |
| Gadsden, AL | $41,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substance abuses.
| 46. Arkansas | $51,580 |
| 47. Tennessee | $49,580 |
| 48. West Virginia | $49,430 |
| 49. Alabama | $47,310 |
| 50. Mississippi | $46,990 |
| 51. Louisiana | $37,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $22.75 ($47,310 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $47,310 against $59,350 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Alabama rank for substance abuse pay?
Alabama ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays substance abuses the most?
Columbus, GA-AL, with a median of $55,910 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.