Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Alabama, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 80 largest places in Alabama, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | 222,791 | $74,714 | $1,171 | 4.1% | 47.2% |
| 2 | Mobile | 203,416 | $53,558 | $1,068 | 5.6% | 32.0% |
| 3 | Birmingham | 198,173 | $46,051 | $1,107 | 5.8% | 31.1% |
| 4 | Montgomery | 197,494 | $56,811 | $1,089 | 6.4% | 33.8% |
| 5 | Tuscaloosa | 111,038 | $51,464 | $1,055 | 7.7% | 39.4% |
| 6 | Hoover | 92,642 | $109,253 | $1,457 | 3.5% | 62.6% |
| 7 | Auburn | 80,594 | $63,668 | $1,098 | 3.2% | 64.1% |
| 8 | Dothan | 71,514 | $55,792 | $960 | 4.3% | 27.6% |
| 9 | Madison | 60,106 | $134,655 | $1,453 | 2.2% | 64.5% |
| 10 | Decatur | 57,361 | $61,563 | $896 | 4.5% | 22.4% |
| 11 | Florence | 41,701 | $52,174 | $820 | 6.2% | 34.5% |
| 12 | Prattville | 39,482 | $81,337 | $1,313 | 1.8% | 36.6% |
| 13 | Vestavia Hills | 38,616 | $134,369 | $1,515 | 1.9% | 65.2% |
| 14 | Phenix City | 38,499 | $50,053 | $967 | 5.4% | 23.2% |
| 15 | Alabaster | 33,917 | $91,357 | $1,372 | 2.5% | 41.1% |
| 16 | Gadsden | 33,374 | $40,345 | $808 | 7.2% | 15.5% |
| 17 | Opelika | 32,820 | $65,004 | $950 | 5.6% | 36.4% |
| 18 | Northport | 31,218 | $80,913 | $982 | 5.7% | 38.2% |
| 19 | Enterprise | 29,505 | $73,125 | $1,098 | 5.3% | 25.1% |
| 20 | Daphne | 29,453 | $87,250 | $1,388 | 2.3% | 42.9% |
| 21 | Athens | 29,002 | $69,922 | $899 | 3.1% | 31.4% |
| 22 | Homewood | 27,829 | $94,485 | $1,463 | 2.3% | 70.8% |
| 23 | Trussville | 26,673 | $123,275 | $1,711 | 1.2% | 45.6% |
| 24 | Bessemer | 25,400 | $39,613 | $961 | 8.6% | 15.6% |
| 25 | Pelham | 24,827 | $101,094 | $1,577 | 2.0% | 47.2% |
| 26 | Fairhope | 24,190 | $94,274 | $1,689 | 3.5% | 53.5% |
| 27 | Foley | 24,026 | $66,336 | $1,242 | 3.5% | 24.6% |
| 28 | Albertville | 22,813 | $56,099 | $872 | 6.0% | 21.1% |
| 29 | Oxford | 22,063 | $74,268 | $925 | 5.5% | 24.8% |
| 30 | Mountain Brook | 22,029 | $201,479 | $1,456 | 1.2% | 88.6% |
| 31 | Helena | 21,769 | $115,139 | $1,574 | 2.0% | 51.4% |
| 32 | Anniston | 21,271 | $46,668 | $799 | 6.3% | 20.5% |
| 33 | Cullman | 19,319 | $61,224 | $925 | 2.9% | 32.4% |
| 34 | Prichard | 18,961 | $36,588 | $922 | 10.1% | 10.8% |
| 35 | Troy | 17,716 | $50,717 | $922 | 2.7% | 39.7% |
| 36 | Calera | 17,714 | $87,194 | $1,601 | 2.7% | 37.1% |
| 37 | Tillmans Corner | 17,677 | $60,837 | $908 | 8.9% | 14.3% |
| 38 | Millbrook | 17,189 | $70,313 | $1,111 | 6.6% | 30.9% |
| 39 | Selma | 17,057 | $33,197 | $713 | 14.0% | 19.9% |
| 40 | Muscle Shoals | 16,951 | $75,894 | $1,029 | 2.3% | 24.0% |
| 41 | Gardendale | 16,534 | $82,192 | $1,299 | 3.4% | 31.2% |
| 42 | Hueytown | 16,414 | $62,784 | $1,304 | 8.6% | 21.0% |
| 43 | Saraland | 16,404 | $61,509 | $1,060 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| 44 | Gulf Shores | 16,401 | $78,188 | $1,483 | 2.4% | 39.9% |
| 45 | Chelsea | 16,260 | $115,337 | $1,414 | 3.2% | 48.5% |
| 46 | Center Point | 15,914 | $56,417 | $1,218 | 8.1% | 17.0% |
| 47 | Hartselle | 15,847 | $76,290 | $804 | 3.1% | 27.9% |
| 48 | Scottsboro | 15,712 | $53,929 | $830 | 3.5% | 22.6% |
| 49 | Fort Payne | 14,927 | $47,479 | $679 | 5.0% | 17.3% |
| 50 | Talladega | 14,760 | $44,198 | $776 | 12.6% | 13.6% |
| 51 | Alexander City | 14,606 | $47,022 | $721 | 6.3% | 20.2% |
| 52 | Jasper | 14,442 | $66,238 | $721 | 3.5% | 28.2% |
| 53 | Jacksonville | 14,437 | $51,814 | $820 | 7.5% | 31.2% |
| 54 | Ozark | 14,327 | $48,944 | $694 | 9.1% | 18.4% |
| 55 | Pell City | 13,587 | $68,638 | $1,099 | 7.4% | 21.9% |
| 56 | Moody | 13,488 | $86,627 | $1,553 | 5.7% | 28.8% |
| 57 | Irondale | 13,464 | $72,343 | $1,320 | 8.5% | 42.3% |
| 58 | McCalla | 13,253 | $87,468 | $1,777 | 3.9% | 34.5% |
| 59 | Eufaula | 12,584 | $47,392 | $698 | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| 60 | Sylacauga | 12,309 | $50,017 | $773 | 6.7% | 17.9% |
| 61 | Leeds | 12,028 | $69,737 | $1,058 | 2.6% | 27.7% |
| 62 | Meridianville | 11,150 | $97,434 | $1,348 | 4.2% | 43.4% |
| 63 | Boaz | 10,814 | $49,846 | $663 | 2.1% | 15.8% |
| 64 | Russellville | 10,799 | $58,231 | $685 | 4.9% | 15.2% |
| 65 | Saks | 10,681 | $49,753 | $898 | 3.9% | 17.9% |
| 66 | Spanish Fort | 10,662 | $99,346 | $1,390 | 4.4% | 49.1% |
| 67 | Pike Road | 10,574 | $117,091 | $1,653 | 0.5% | 55.4% |
| 68 | Rainbow City | 10,284 | $56,398 | $1,048 | 10.3% | 20.8% |
| 69 | Valley | 10,277 | $51,661 | $1,016 | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| 70 | Clay | 10,273 | $81,920 | $2,240 | 4.6% | 23.2% |
| 71 | Forestdale | 9,742 | $66,569 | $1,203 | 5.5% | 27.5% |
| 72 | Fairfield | 9,728 | $48,456 | $1,008 | 6.5% | 25.4% |
| 73 | Southside | 9,483 | $76,487 | $1,184 | 2.9% | 23.2% |
| 74 | Pleasant Grove | 9,442 | $70,317 | $1,400 | 1.7% | 23.1% |
| 75 | Fultondale | 9,384 | $73,575 | $1,269 | 3.3% | 28.7% |
| 76 | Sheffield | 9,340 | $39,733 | $829 | 5.2% | 18.4% |
| 77 | Meadowbrook | 9,117 | $141,862 | $1,365 | 1.5% | 73.7% |
| 78 | Tuscumbia | 9,115 | $59,143 | $748 | 1.7% | 26.0% |
| 79 | Clanton | 8,958 | $47,520 | $869 | 7.1% | 18.3% |
| 80 | Tuskegee | 8,938 | $38,000 | $757 | 10.8% | 29.2% |
Alabama is in the South region (East South Central division), with 5,086,768 residents, a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $63,999. The unemployment rate was 3.5% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 88.8 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,999 | 46 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 18 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.0% | 24 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 88.8 | 7 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 44 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 4.0% | 46 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the East South Central division: Kentucky · Mississippi · Tennessee.
Alabama is in the South region (East South Central division) and has 5,086,768 residents (the 24th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 39.3. Its economy produced about $347,840 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 27th among states and DC, equal to $68,381 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.5% in 2026M09, which is 18th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.0% of employment, 24th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $45,670 a year ($21.96 an hour), 10% below the national median ($45,670 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Alabama are Retail Salespersons (60,880 jobs, median $30,040); Registered Nurses (54,340 jobs, median $77,080); Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (53,280 jobs, median $42,700); Stockers and Order Fillers (46,580 jobs, median $34,290); Cashiers (46,420 jobs, median $28,250). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $272,610); Architectural and Engineering Managers (median $162,350); Engineers, All Other (median $152,550). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (1.9 times the national share of workers) and architecture and engineering (1.4 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Alabama: the regional price parity is 88.8 against 100 for the whole country (7th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,007 a month and the median household income $63,999, so a year of rent equals 18.9% of income; the median home value is $209,900. The state minimum wage is not set by state law, so the federal $7.25 applies. State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 5.00%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
4.0% of residents were born abroad and 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 80.6% drive alone, 0.3% use public transit and 8.8% work from home; 14.7% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Government and government enterprises | 53,347 | 15.3% |
| Manufacturing | 50,694 | 14.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42,494 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24,445 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 24,349 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23,256 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 23,139 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 23,038 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 16,760 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10,514 | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 10,127 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8,818 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8,818 | 2.5% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 8,385 | 2.4% |
| Information | 7,666 | 2.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3,609 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 2,969 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2,300 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 1,677 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,435 | 0.4% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 9,500 | +3.3% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 113,800 | +2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 282,800 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 397,200 | -1.6% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 21,400 | -4.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 101,300 | -2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 270,000 | +2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 272,000 | +2.8% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 224,300 | +4.8% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 95,200 | +1.8% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 431,300 | +1.2% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 2,218,800 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 226,670 | 107.2 | 0.94 | $40,460 | $28,810 | $63,380 | -15% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 184,640 | 87.4 | 0.99 | $27,780 | $20,730 | $38,440 | -21% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 208,000 | 98.4 | 1.12 | $38,220 | $25,350 | $65,140 | -14% |
| Sales and Related | 202,240 | 95.7 | 1.11 | $35,000 | $22,740 | $79,910 | -9% |
| Management | 112,960 | 53.4 | 0.75 | $103,980 | $56,920 | $208,110 | -18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 108,150 | 51.2 | 0.76 | $76,390 | $45,410 | $133,370 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 145,300 | 68.7 | 1.09 | $67,360 | $37,970 | $133,880 | -22% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 113,630 | 53.8 | 0.92 | $56,690 | $23,060 | $77,950 | -6% |
| Production | 215,430 | 101.9 | 1.85 | $44,250 | $29,100 | $74,680 | -6% |
| Healthcare Support | 75,330 | 35.6 | 0.70 | $33,790 | $25,600 | $46,200 | -12% |
| Construction and Extraction | 89,430 | 42.3 | 1.02 | $47,810 | $31,050 | $76,060 | -20% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 108,070 | 51.1 | 1.31 | $56,530 | $35,590 | $93,410 | -5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 57,370 | 27.1 | 0.80 | $100,030 | $50,240 | $165,580 | -8% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 53,490 | 25.3 | 0.87 | $32,240 | $23,870 | $47,070 | -14% |
| Protective Service | 48,670 | 23.0 | 0.95 | $44,450 | $27,720 | $77,530 | -11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 36,990 | 17.5 | 0.84 | $28,560 | $20,280 | $48,680 | -22% |
| Community and Social Service | 24,610 | 11.6 | 0.68 | $49,020 | $33,680 | $77,450 | -16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 49,580 | 23.5 | 1.39 | $99,990 | $55,020 | $171,270 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 18,140 | 8.6 | 0.65 | $49,140 | $26,620 | $98,670 | -22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 14,570 | 6.9 | 0.73 | $74,070 | $45,320 | $128,020 | -10% |
| Legal | 14,110 | 6.7 | 0.79 | $73,480 | $37,390 | $205,710 | -28% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 6,260 | 3.0 | 1.06 | $37,750 | $28,230 | $62,590 | +3% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.1% |
| Construction | 7.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.7% |
| Public administration | 5.6% |
| Other services | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.4% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 3,980 | 0.85 | $272,610 | $98,690 | $424,420 | +3% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1,810 | 2.57 | $190,300 | $101,450 | $270,220 | -20% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 3,790 | 1.27 | $162,350 | $106,100 | $236,230 | -5% |
| Engineers, All Other | 3,460 | 1.65 | $152,550 | $87,780 | $195,190 | +24% |
| Financial Managers | 7,200 | 0.63 | $140,500 | $86,340 | $256,750 | -16% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 7,670 | 0.84 | $138,670 | $83,260 | $213,460 | -21% |
| Managers, All Other | 1,970 | 0.23 | $135,890 | $55,490 | $203,530 | -4% |
| Pharmacists | 5,400 | 1.23 | $134,630 | $90,010 | $161,940 | -4% |
| Lawyers | 6,730 | 0.66 | $131,970 | $62,310 | $249,090 | -17% |
| Computer Network Architects | 4,200 | 1.72 | $130,810 | $76,960 | $173,400 | -2% |
| Purchasing Managers | 1,520 | 1.32 | $130,710 | $77,990 | $188,140 | -12% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 5,820 | 6.32 | $127,540 | $78,660 | $195,190 | -5% |
| Electrical Engineers | 4,600 | 1.70 | $125,630 | $77,840 | $180,220 | +4% |
| Sales Managers | 4,670 | 0.54 | $124,040 | $66,050 | $218,270 | -16% |
| Information Security Analysts | 4,010 | 1.55 | $122,730 | $66,090 | $170,690 | -5% |
| Software Developers | 17,450 | 0.76 | $122,540 | $71,590 | $175,330 | -10% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 3,620 | 1.08 | $122,520 | $69,560 | $204,050 | -3% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 1,940 | 1.47 | $120,720 | $77,100 | $195,190 | -7% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,540 | 0.29 | $120,160 | $70,790 | $225,300 | -28% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 1,250 | 0.41 | $118,320 | $63,710 | $198,970 | +10% |
| Human Resources Managers | 2,160 | 0.72 | $113,210 | $70,520 | $195,570 | -24% |
| General and Operations Managers | 30,170 | 0.63 | $111,790 | $55,160 | $243,600 | +6% |
| Management Analysts | 4,900 | 0.40 | $108,040 | $63,400 | $193,370 | +6% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 2,630 | 0.44 | $106,330 | $59,260 | $151,300 | -9% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 5,640 | 1.29 | $105,750 | $86,300 | $134,650 | -20% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logging Equipment Operators | 1,860 | 6.50 | $47,810 | $29,180 | $65,560 | -4% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 5,820 | 6.32 | $127,540 | $78,660 | $195,190 | -5% |
| Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders | 1,090 | 5.63 | $50,600 | $38,240 | $74,710 | +5% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1,250 | 5.50 | $54,260 | $36,130 | $79,780 | -0% |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | 2,520 | 5.45 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,710 | 4.99 | $53,380 | $39,170 | $78,370 | +6% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 9,140 | 4.61 | $31,080 | $22,130 | $39,330 | -19% |
| Machine Feeders and Offbearers | 2,160 | 3.75 | $38,810 | $29,310 | $50,110 | -6% |
| Textile Winding, Twisting, and Drawing Out Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,060 | 3.54 | $40,210 | $34,100 | $50,850 | +4% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 1,880 | 3.38 | $37,520 | $29,950 | $51,620 | -12% |
| Helpers--Production Workers | 7,230 | 3.21 | $35,910 | $27,060 | $45,840 | -8% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | 2,580 | 3.08 | $36,750 | $29,140 | $49,390 | -15% |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 26,740 | 3.07 | $27,870 | $22,640 | $34,170 | -10% |
| Helpers--Electricians | 2,630 | 3.04 | $36,490 | $30,230 | $46,910 | -14% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 2,130 | 3.00 | $52,220 | $38,180 | $66,820 | +2% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 17,850 | 2.99 | $61,920 | $42,940 | $91,840 | -4% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 1,300 | 2.92 | $36,620 | $22,190 | $53,040 | -0% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 1,250 | 2.91 | $40,050 | $30,230 | $60,410 | -16% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,800 | 2.91 | $52,290 | $36,670 | $79,660 | +4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 5,900 | 2.88 | $39,010 | $29,010 | $58,810 | -12% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 53,280 | 2.79 | $42,700 | $29,050 | $69,780 | -4% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 6,000 | 2.58 | $43,830 | $34,660 | $54,760 | -5% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 1,810 | 2.57 | $190,300 | $101,450 | $270,220 | -20% |
| Millwrights | 1,400 | 2.56 | $61,410 | $45,300 | $76,070 | -7% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 5,250 | 2.43 | $44,250 | $31,200 | $60,920 | -8% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 391 federal job postings open now in Alabama (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 47 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 28 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 27 |
| Army National Guard Units | 26 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training | 21 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 13 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 13 |
| Air Education and Training Command | 13 |
| Air National Guard Units | 11 |
| Missile Defense Agency | 11 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 10 |
| Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM) | 9 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 9 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 7 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Nurse | 12 |
| Police | 11 |
| General Business And Industry | 11 |
| Information Technology Management | 11 |
| Medical Officer | 10 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 10 |
| Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance | 9 |
| Criminal Investigation | 8 |
| Aircraft Mechanic | 8 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 8 |
| Security Guard | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 7 |
| Correctional Officer | 7 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $74,678 (310 postings).
The median wage in Alabama is $45,670 a year ($21.96 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-10%). The 10th percentile earns $26,090 and the 90th $101,250.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 226,670 | 107.2 | 0.94 | $40,460 | $28,810 | $63,380 | -15% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 184,640 | 87.4 | 0.99 | $27,780 | $20,730 | $38,440 | -21% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 208,000 | 98.4 | 1.12 | $38,220 | $25,350 | $65,140 | -14% |
| Sales and Related | 202,240 | 95.7 | 1.11 | $35,000 | $22,740 | $79,910 | -9% |
| Management | 112,960 | 53.4 | 0.75 | $103,980 | $56,920 | $208,110 | -18% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 108,150 | 51.2 | 0.76 | $76,390 | $45,410 | $133,370 | -8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 145,300 | 68.7 | 1.09 | $67,360 | $37,970 | $133,880 | -22% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 113,630 | 53.8 | 0.92 | $56,690 | $23,060 | $77,950 | -6% |
| Production | 215,430 | 101.9 | 1.85 | $44,250 | $29,100 | $74,680 | -6% |
| Healthcare Support | 75,330 | 35.6 | 0.70 | $33,790 | $25,600 | $46,200 | -12% |
| Construction and Extraction | 89,430 | 42.3 | 1.02 | $47,810 | $31,050 | $76,060 | -20% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 108,070 | 51.1 | 1.31 | $56,530 | $35,590 | $93,410 | -5% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 57,370 | 27.1 | 0.80 | $100,030 | $50,240 | $165,580 | -8% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 53,490 | 25.3 | 0.87 | $32,240 | $23,870 | $47,070 | -14% |
| Protective Service | 48,670 | 23.0 | 0.95 | $44,450 | $27,720 | $77,530 | -11% |
| Personal Care and Service | 36,990 | 17.5 | 0.84 | $28,560 | $20,280 | $48,680 | -22% |
| Community and Social Service | 24,610 | 11.6 | 0.68 | $49,020 | $33,680 | $77,450 | -16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 49,580 | 23.5 | 1.39 | $99,990 | $55,020 | $171,270 | +0% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 18,140 | 8.6 | 0.65 | $49,140 | $26,620 | $98,670 | -22% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 14,570 | 6.9 | 0.73 | $74,070 | $45,320 | $128,020 | -10% |
| Legal | 14,110 | 6.7 | 0.79 | $73,480 | $37,390 | $205,710 | -28% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 6,260 | 3.0 | 1.06 | $37,750 | $28,230 | $62,590 | +3% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Alabama ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | No state minimum law: federal $7.25 applies |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 5.00% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 88.8 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,007 |
| Median home value | $209,900 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 70.2% |
| Poverty rate | 15.6% |
| Drive alone to work | 80.6% |
| Public transit to work | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 8.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 14.7% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
4.0% of residents of Alabama were born abroad (203,471 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 56,312 |
| Guatemala | 16,907 |
| Korea | 10,929 |
| India | 9,810 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 8,900 |
| Germany | 7,390 |
| Vietnam | 6,005 |
| Philippines | 5,297 |
| Canada | 4,456 |
| El Salvador | 3,817 |
| Colombia | 3,808 |
| Honduras | 3,717 |
| Venezuela | 2,948 |
| Jamaica | 2,747 |
| Cuba | 2,652 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
Alabama has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 5.00% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.5% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$63,999 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
391 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.