Alabama - Wage & Salary Data
Top Paying Occupations in Alabama (200)
| Rank | Occupation | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, Pathologists | $238,020 | 60 |
| 2 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $229,820 | 30 |
| 3 | Orthodontists | $222,010 | 130 |
| 4 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $204,570 | 80 |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | $202,330 | 330 |
| 6 | Family Medicine Physicians | $198,930 | 380 |
| 7 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $181,490 | — |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | $179,160 | 1,410 |
| 9 | Chief Executives | $164,400 | 830 |
| 10 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $157,520 | 3,480 |
| 11 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $---,--- | ---,--- |
| 12 | Engineers, All Other | $---,--- | ---,--- |
| 13 | Nuclear Engineers | $---,--- | ---,--- |
Top Industries in Alabama
| Industry | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Cross-industry | $53,899 |
Top Growing Careers in Alabama
Occupations with the fastest employment growth from 2019 to 2024
| Rank | Occupation | 2019 Jobs | 2024 Jobs | Jobs Added | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 320 | 1,170 | +850 | +265.6% |
| 2 | Anthropologists and Archeologists | 60 | 210 | +150 | +250.0% |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | 8,810 | 25,580 | +16,770 | +190.4% |
| 4 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 510 | 1,460 | +950 | +186.3% |
| 5 | Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 60 | 170 | +110 | +183.3% |
| 6 | Computer Network Architects | 1,310 | 3,610 | +2,300 | +175.6% |
| 7 | Audiologists | 110 | 290 | +180 | +163.6% |
| 8 | Special Education Teachers, All Other | 50 | 130 | +80 | +160.0% |
| 9 | Film and Video Editors | 60 | 150 | +90 | +150.0% |
| 10 | Private Detectives and Investigators | 240 | 580 | +340 | +141.7% |
| 11 | Traffic Technicians | 50 | 120 | +70 | +140.0% |
| 12 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | 100 | 230 | +130 | +130.0% |
| 13 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | 500 | 1,140 | +640 | +128.0% |
| 14 | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 680 | 1,540 | +860 | +126.5% |
| 15 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 480 | 1,080 | +600 | +125.0% |