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Highest paying jobs in Alabama after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Alabama, cardiologist pays most: $519,480 a year, and a single filer keeps about $334,195 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alabama tax. 3 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Alabama paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Alabama?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Alabama after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	Cardiologist	$519,480	$334,195
2	Dermatologist	$394,550	$259,986
3	Anesthesiologist	$392,350	$258,679
4	Orthopedic Surgeon	$324,570	$218,418
5	Internal Medicine Physician	$311,180	$210,464
6	Ophthalmologist	$305,200	$206,912
7	Other Physician	$272,610	$187,554
8	Orthodontist	$253,670	$175,772
9	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$210,380	$148,254
10	General Pediatrician	$209,490	$147,632
11	Nurse Anesthetist	$190,300	$134,141
12	Chief Executive	$166,420	$118,367
13	Engineering Manager	$162,350	$115,740
14	Podiatrist	$161,820	$115,398
15	Other Engineer	$152,550	$109,414
16	Optometrist	$145,090	$104,598
17	Financial Manager	$140,500	$101,635
18	Physicist	$139,330	$100,880
19	IT Manager	$138,670	$100,454
20	Airline Pilot	$136,990	$99,370
21	Computer Hardware Engineer	$136,990	$99,370
22	Actuary	$136,950	$99,344
23	Other Psychologist	$136,070	$98,776
24	Other Manager	$135,890	$98,660
25	Other Physical Scientist	$135,350	$98,311

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Alabama: Emergency Medicine Physician, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Other Surgeon.

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Every job with a median in Alabama: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
Cardiologist	$519,480	$334,195	130
Dermatologist	$394,550	$259,986	–
Anesthesiologist	$392,350	$258,679	–
Orthopedic Surgeon	$324,570	$218,418	380
Internal Medicine Physician	$311,180	$210,464	310
Ophthalmologist	$305,200	$206,912	–
Other Physician	$272,610	$187,554	3,980
Orthodontist	$253,670	$175,772	–
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$210,380	$148,254	120
General Pediatrician	$209,490	$147,632	–
Nurse Anesthetist	$190,300	$134,141	1,810
Chief Executive	$166,420	$118,367	810
Engineering Manager	$162,350	$115,740	3,790
Podiatrist	$161,820	$115,398	90
Other Engineer	$152,550	$109,414	3,460
Optometrist	$145,090	$104,598	460
Financial Manager	$140,500	$101,635	7,200
Physicist	$139,330	$100,880	280
IT Manager	$138,670	$100,454	7,670
Airline Pilot	$136,990	$99,370	360
Computer Hardware Engineer	$136,990	$99,370	680
Actuary	$136,950	$99,344	190
Other Psychologist	$136,070	$98,776	110
Other Manager	$135,890	$98,660	1,970
Other Physical Scientist	$135,350	$98,311	140
Law Professor	$135,340	$98,305	40
Chemical Engineer	$135,030	$98,105	600
Administrative Law Judge	$134,810	$97,963	70
Pharmacist	$134,630	$97,846	5,400
Family Medicine Physician	$134,550	$97,795	–
Natural Sciences Manager	$133,470	$97,098	370
Nuclear Engineer	$132,570	$96,517	290
Lawyer	$131,970	$96,129	6,730
Computer Network Architect	$130,810	$95,381	4,200
Purchasing Manager	$130,710	$95,316	1,520
Economist	$129,960	$94,832	40
Training and Development Manager	$128,750	$94,051	150
Aerospace Engineer	$127,540	$93,270	5,820
Electrical Engineer	$125,630	$92,037	4,600
Sales Manager	$124,040	$91,011	4,670
Information Security Analyst	$122,730	$90,165	4,010
Software Developer	$122,540	$90,042	17,450
Industrial Production Manager	$122,520	$90,029	3,620
Facilities Manager	$121,010	$89,040	940
Electronics Engineer	$120,720	$88,847	1,940
Marketing Manager	$120,160	$88,475	1,540
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator	$119,000	$87,704	360
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$118,470	$87,352	90
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$118,320	$87,252	1,250
Computer Research Scientist	$117,870	$86,953	570
Operations Research Analyst	$115,630	$85,465	550
Air Traffic Controller	$114,960	$85,019	240
Power Distributor and Dispatcher	$114,570	$84,760	190
Administrative Services Manager	$114,550	$84,747	860
Human Resources Manager	$113,210	$83,857	2,160
General and Operations Manager	$111,790	$82,913	30,170
Other Life Scientist	$110,560	$82,096	50
Nuclear Technician	$110,240	$81,883	280
Transportation Inspector	$108,140	$80,488	670
Management Analyst	$108,040	$80,421	4,900
Materials Engineer	$107,580	$80,115	650
Power Plant Operator	$107,080	$79,783	790
Other Computer Occupation	$106,330	$79,285	2,630
Nurse Practitioner	$105,750	$78,899	5,640
Veterinarian	$105,630	$78,820	1,020
Health and Safety Engineer	$105,490	$78,727	570
Database Architect	$105,450	$78,700	270
Physician Assistant	$104,960	$78,374	930
Sales Engineer	$104,410	$78,009	220
Elevator Installer and Repairer	$103,700	$77,537	170
Engineering Professor	$103,580	$77,457	650
Data Scientist	$103,120	$77,152	1,740
Environmental Engineer	$102,650	$76,839	780
Mining and Geological Engineer	$102,530	$76,760	90
Computer Systems Analyst	$101,770	$76,255	6,560
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$101,500	$76,075	1,760
Commercial Pilot	$101,420	$76,022	780
Economics Professor	$101,250	$75,909	90
Landscape Architect	$101,220	$75,889	230
Project Management Specialist	$100,820	$75,623	3,190
Other Business Operations Specialist	$100,240	$75,238	6,990
Mechanical Engineer	$100,230	$75,231	–
College Administrator	$100,030	$75,098	3,760
Industrial Engineer	$99,880	$74,999	7,650
Budget Analyst	$99,490	$74,740	870
Civil Engineer	$99,010	$74,421	5,370
Logistician	$98,450	$74,049	5,190
Public Relations Manager	$98,210	$73,889	540
Chemist	$97,830	$73,637	700
Health Services Manager	$97,790	$73,610	10,360
Food Scientist and Technologist	$97,480	$73,404	60
K-12 Education Administrator	$97,480	$73,404	3,020
Physical Therapist	$97,290	$73,278	3,040
Construction Manager	$96,960	$73,058	8,560
Other Media Equipment Worker	$96,100	$72,487	40
Ship Engineer	$96,030	$72,440	50
Architect	$95,990	$72,414	990
Avionics Technician	$95,920	$72,367	910
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$95,740	$72,248	280
Other Social Scientist	$95,370	$72,002	320
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$95,150	$71,856	280
Other Education Administrator	$94,610	$71,497	–
Other Social Worker	$94,270	$71,271	400
Occupational Therapist	$94,050	$71,125	1,500
Database Administrator	$93,900	$71,025	1,840
Computer Programmer	$93,800	$70,959	890
Computer Science Professor	$92,640	$70,188	500
Health Specialties Professor	$92,310	$69,968	3,360
Power Line Installer	$92,030	$69,782	2,730
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$91,610	$69,503	230
Financial and Investment Analyst	$91,290	$69,291	3,410
Clinical Psychologist	$90,800	$68,965	260
Geoscientist	$88,610	$67,510	110
Radiation Therapist	$87,330	$66,659	120
Other Biological Scientist	$87,260	$66,613	340
Technical Sales Representative	$87,140	$66,533	2,780
Other Financial Specialist	$87,110	$66,513	530
Other Protective Service Worker	$86,350	$66,008	330
Audiologist	$86,300	$65,975	190
Technical Writer	$85,840	$65,669	630
Biomedical Engineer	$85,720	$65,589	30
Fundraising Manager	$83,700	$64,247	210
Physics Professor	$82,750	$63,616	170
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$82,630	$63,536	320
Real Estate Broker	$82,630	$63,536	460
Aircraft Mechanic	$82,260	$63,290	4,310
Occupational Safety Specialist	$82,260	$63,290	2,510
Business Professor	$82,170	$63,230	1,260
Earth and Space Sciences Professor	$81,940	$63,078	90
Financial Risk Specialist	$81,750	$62,951	180
Network and Systems Administrator	$81,400	$62,719	5,040
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$81,080	$62,506	340
Chiropractor	$80,990	$62,446	430
Architecture Professor	$80,770	$62,300	120
Forestry Professor	$80,380	$62,041	80
Chemical Equipment Operator	$80,330	$62,008	3,280
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$80,230	$61,941	470
Agricultural Sciences Professor	$80,030	$61,808	280
Credit Analyst	$79,970	$61,769	370
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$79,710	$61,596	4,040
Nursing Professor	$79,690	$61,583	1,460
Forester	$79,530	$61,476	240
Religious Education Director	$79,310	$61,330	90
MRI Technologist	$78,890	$61,051	490
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$78,850	$61,024	120
Airfield Operations Specialist	$78,590	$60,852	–
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$78,110	$60,533	40
Personal Financial Advisor	$77,990	$60,453	2,540
Political Science Professor	$77,860	$60,366	180
Locomotive Engineer	$77,600	$60,194	590
Biological Science Professor	$77,540	$60,154	1,160
Art Director	$77,220	$59,941	210
Gas Plant Operator	$77,120	$59,875	–
Registered Nurse	$77,080	$59,848	54,340
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$77,070	$59,842	2,410
Conservation Scientist	$77,000	$59,795	110
Arbitrator and Mediator	$76,810	$59,669	40
Chemistry Professor	$76,430	$59,416	310
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$76,400	$59,396	100
Statistician	$76,400	$59,396	200
Library Science Professor	$76,340	$59,356	130
Police Supervisor	$75,970	$59,111	1,900
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$75,690	$58,925	170
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$75,450	$58,765	240
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$75,450	$58,765	50
Psychology Professor	$75,340	$58,692	610
School Psychologist	$75,060	$58,506	370
Cost Estimator	$74,990	$58,459	3,000
Accountant and Auditor	$74,880	$58,386	24,300
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$74,830	$58,353	13,390
Epidemiologist	$74,740	$58,293	70
Other Engineering Technician	$74,650	$58,233	690
Electrical Engineering Technician	$74,500	$58,134	1,620
Film and Video Editor	$74,410	$58,074	120
Fish and Game Warden	$74,290	$57,994	160
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$74,290	$57,994	290
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$74,030	$57,821	8,960
Sociology Professor	$73,670	$57,582	210
Speech-Language Pathologist	$73,660	$57,576	2,060
Refinery Operator	$73,510	$57,476	90
Firefighting Supervisor	$73,320	$57,350	1,440
Production Supervisor	$73,060	$57,177	20,670
Compliance Officer	$72,990	$57,130	3,770
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$72,680	$56,924	110
Environmental Scientist	$72,490	$56,798	870
Historian	$72,490	$56,798	60
Social and Community Service Manager	$72,310	$56,678	2,350
Urban and Regional Planner	$70,710	$55,615	520
Foreign Language Professor	$70,580	$55,529	110
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$69,520	$54,825	80
Executive Assistant	$69,450	$54,778	2,880
Lodging Manager	$69,420	$54,758	570
Instructional Coordinator	$69,000	$54,479	2,040
Ship Captain and Mate	$68,920	$54,426	350
Medical Scientist	$68,490	$54,140	–
Other Therapist	$68,270	$53,994	30
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$68,180	$53,934	1,510
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$67,400	$53,416	40
Court Reporter	$67,340	$53,376	350
Mining Roof Bolter	$67,020	$53,163	80
Writer and Author	$66,950	$53,117	180
Pump Operator	$66,890	$53,077	100
Surveyor	$66,840	$53,044	910
Bridge and Lock Tender	$66,830	$53,037	70
Loan Officer	$66,710	$52,957	5,050
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$66,660	$52,924	70
History Professor	$66,550	$52,851	340
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$66,540	$52,844	190
Social Work Professor	$66,520	$52,831	240
Industrial Engineering Technician	$66,510	$52,824	1,010
Other Teacher	$66,510	$52,824	1,500
Detective	$66,290	$52,658	1,340
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$66,190	$52,582	780
Respiratory Therapist	$66,150	$52,552	2,350
Mathematical Science Professor	$65,900	$52,362	850
Microbiologist	$65,690	$52,203	110
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$65,600	$52,134	930
Insurance Sales Agent	$65,510	$52,066	7,430
Criminal Justice Professor	$65,280	$51,891	130
Health Education Specialist	$65,210	$51,838	540
Human Resources Specialist	$64,940	$51,633	11,080
Tool and Die Maker	$64,800	$51,527	690
Environmental Science Professor	$64,700	$51,451	40
Librarian	$64,650	$51,413	2,750
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$64,640	$51,405	60
CNC Programmer	$64,590	$51,367	420
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$64,520	$51,314	870
Training and Development Specialist	$64,490	$51,291	3,000
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$64,400	$51,223	130
Wholesale Sales Representative	$64,140	$51,025	20,470
Construction Supervisor	$64,120	$51,010	13,580
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$63,850	$50,805	4,640
Transportation Security Screener	$63,770	$50,744	260
Communications Professor	$63,760	$50,737	300
Education Professor	$63,730	$50,714	840
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$63,640	$50,646	130
Boilermaker	$63,570	$50,592	180
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$63,540	$50,570	900
Family and Consumer Sciences Professor	$63,420	$50,478	30
Producer and Director	$63,340	$50,418	1,040
Editor	$63,330	$50,410	530
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor	$63,090	$50,228	50
Food Service Manager	$63,010	$50,167	4,330
Funeral Home Manager	$63,010	$50,167	490
Soil and Plant Scientist	$63,010	$50,167	110
English Professor	$62,910	$50,091	1,040
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$62,850	$50,046	460
Vocational Instructor	$62,580	$49,841	2,350
Chef and Head Cook	$62,400	$49,704	1,000
Metal and Plastic Patternmaker	$62,290	$49,620	110
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$62,250	$49,590	750
Insurance Underwriter	$62,220	$49,567	1,540
High School Special Education Teacher	$62,210	$49,559	740
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$62,210	$49,559	280
Aerospace Engineering Technician	$62,130	$49,499	140
High School Teacher	$61,990	$49,392	15,880
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$61,920	$49,339	17,850
Network Support Specialist	$61,890	$49,316	940
Camera Operator	$61,800	$49,248	220
Middle School Teacher	$61,770	$49,225	10,000
Public Relations Specialist	$61,710	$49,180	2,410
Control and Valve Installer	$61,670	$49,149	430
Postal Service Clerk	$61,640	$49,127	1,240
Physical Therapist Assistant	$61,430	$48,967	2,700
Millwright	$61,410	$48,952	1,400
Elementary School Teacher	$61,380	$48,929	22,030
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$61,370	$48,922	600
Title Examiner	$61,330	$48,891	–
Construction Inspector	$61,300	$48,868	1,420
Dental Hygienist	$61,160	$48,762	3,170
Curator	$61,120	$48,732	150
Interior Designer	$61,050	$48,678	620
Probation Officer	$61,050	$48,678	1,080
Real Estate Sales Agent	$60,890	$48,557	1,580
Telecom Line Installer	$60,890	$48,557	1,530
Crane and Tower Operator	$60,790	$48,481	1,280
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$60,710	$48,420	590
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$60,710	$48,420	1,350
Radiologic Technologist	$60,700	$48,413	3,500
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$60,560	$48,306	420
Office Supervisor	$60,360	$48,154	20,140
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$60,350	$48,147	400
Environmental Engineering Technician	$60,170	$48,010	230
Fundraiser	$60,120	$47,972	1,120
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator	$60,100	$47,957	930
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$60,020	$47,896	510
Healthcare Social Worker	$60,000	$47,881	2,850
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$59,820	$47,744	100
Transportation Supervisor	$59,780	$47,714	12,330
Telecom Equipment Installer	$59,770	$47,706	3,200
School and Career Counselor	$59,570	$47,554	4,410
Forensic Science Technician	$59,560	$47,547	160
Market Research Analyst	$59,530	$47,524	8,390
Other Science Technician	$59,500	$47,501	350
High School Vocational Teacher	$59,470	$47,478	–
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$59,460	$47,471	–
Continuous Mining Machine Operator	$59,360	$47,395	340
Aircraft Assembler	$58,990	$47,114	950
Services Sales Representative	$58,840	$47,000	12,840
Plumber	$58,670	$46,871	6,950
Lathe Operator	$58,490	$46,734	100
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$58,410	$46,673	640
Farm and Home Management Educator	$58,330	$46,613	260
Property and Real Estate Manager	$58,240	$46,544	3,510
Chemical Technician	$58,150	$46,476	1,190
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$58,100	$46,438	1,300
Rail Car Repairer	$58,080	$46,423	280
Rigger	$57,980	$46,347	460
Archivist	$57,860	$46,256	100
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$57,710	$46,142	1,000
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$57,700	$46,134	5,840
Postal Mail Sorter	$57,430	$45,929	1,150
Recreational Therapist	$57,360	$45,876	160
Production and Planning Clerk	$57,240	$45,785	2,680
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$57,100	$45,678	1,010
Licensed Practical Nurse	$57,030	$45,625	11,580
Forest and Conservation Technician	$56,720	$45,390	180
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$56,640	$45,329	1,740
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$56,050	$44,881	240
Conveyor Operator	$55,970	$44,820	210
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$55,880	$44,752	420
Animal Trainer	$55,700	$44,615	170
Electrician	$55,690	$44,608	10,900
Machinist	$55,560	$44,509	5,170
Occupational Safety Technician	$55,010	$44,091	880
Other Woodworker	$54,970	$44,061	30
Cargo and Freight Agent	$54,890	$44,000	1,020
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$54,360	$43,597	80
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator	$54,260	$43,521	1,250
Eligibility Interviewer	$54,040	$43,354	2,720
Rehabilitation Counselor	$54,040	$43,354	540
Other Information and Record Clerk	$53,930	$43,271	780
Mechanical Drafter	$53,600	$43,020	440
Stationary Engineer	$53,470	$42,921	220
Rolling Machine Operator	$53,380	$42,853	1,710
Animal Breeder	$53,200	$42,716	60
Medical Equipment Repairer	$53,140	$42,671	1,030
Drilling Machine Operator	$53,110	$42,648	140
Embalmer	$53,080	$42,625	90
Social Science Research Assistant	$53,080	$42,625	–
Procurement Clerk	$52,940	$42,519	260
Judge and Magistrate	$52,850	$42,451	560
Civil Engineering Technician	$52,750	$42,375	1,800
Landscaping Supervisor	$52,710	$42,344	1,720
Other Material Moving Worker	$52,710	$42,344	40
CNC Machine Operator	$52,380	$42,094	3,120
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$52,290	$42,025	3,800
Structural Metal Fabricator	$52,220	$41,972	2,130
Event Planner	$52,180	$41,942	980
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$52,120	$41,896	36,650
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$52,100	$41,881	200
Traffic Technician	$52,060	$41,851	130
Auto Body Repairer	$52,040	$41,835	1,810
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$51,920	$41,744	610
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$51,870	$41,706	2,770
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$51,860	$41,699	130
Gambling Services Supervisor	$51,760	$41,623	80
Other Plant and System Operator	$51,690	$41,570	30
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$51,650	$41,539	300
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$51,620	$41,516	40
Actor	$51,397	$41,347	150
Police Officer	$51,270	$41,251	11,710
Graphic Designer	$51,070	$41,099	1,760
Other Professor	$51,060	$41,091	220
Foundry Mold and Coremaker	$51,040	$41,076	850
Kindergarten Teacher	$50,900	$40,970	310
Advertising Sales Agent	$50,870	$40,947	910
Exercise Physiologist	$50,820	$40,909	70
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$50,600	$40,742	1,090
Diesel Mechanic	$50,470	$40,643	6,130
Home Appliance Repairer	$50,190	$40,430	280
Clergy	$50,180	$40,423	850
Audio and Video Technician	$50,160	$40,408	320
Dredge Operator	$50,030	$40,309	50
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$50,000	$40,286	680
Marriage and Family Therapist	$49,990	$40,278	190
Other Office Support Worker	$49,980	$40,271	700
Brickmason and Blockmason	$49,710	$40,066	370
IT Support Specialist	$49,630	$40,005	7,360
Other Special Education Teacher	$49,520	$39,921	110
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$49,490	$39,899	170
Musician and Singer	$49,483	$39,893	190
Clinical Lab Technologist	$49,440	$39,861	7,250
Surgical Technologist	$49,420	$39,845	2,480
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$49,400	$39,830	70
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$49,350	$39,792	–
Financial Services Sales Agent	$49,230	$39,701	4,710
Biological Technician	$49,220	$39,694	270
Massage Therapist	$48,930	$39,473	600
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$48,930	$39,473	–
Rail Yard Engineer	$48,900	$39,451	80
Jeweler	$48,890	$39,443	110
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$48,870	$39,428	470
Order Clerk	$48,840	$39,405	80
Dispatcher	$48,790	$39,367	1,780
Insulation Worker	$48,740	$39,329	660
Paramedic	$48,540	$39,177	1,700
Biochemist and Biophysicist	$48,510	$39,154	90
Welder	$48,490	$39,139	12,450
HVAC Technician	$48,370	$39,048	8,260
Carpenter	$48,220	$38,934	5,560
Credit Counselor	$48,120	$38,858	–
Labor Relations Specialist	$48,120	$38,858	590
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$48,000	$38,767	650
Logging Equipment Operator	$47,810	$38,623	1,860
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$47,770	$38,592	410
RV Service Technician	$47,760	$38,585	370
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$47,690	$38,532	1,200
Cardiovascular Technologist	$47,650	$38,501	930
Refractory Materials Repairer	$47,650	$38,501	110
Travel Agent	$47,640	$38,494	380
Firefighter	$47,600	$38,463	7,260
Other Counselor	$47,580	$38,448	120
Sheet Metal Worker	$47,530	$38,410	1,450
Construction Equipment Operator	$47,520	$38,402	9,640
Security Supervisor	$47,440	$38,342	850
Septic Tank Servicer	$47,370	$38,289	400
Metal Pourer and Caster	$47,330	$38,258	160
Other Drafter	$47,320	$38,251	50
Mental Health Counselor	$47,310	$38,243	–
Broadcast Technician	$47,290	$38,228	220
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$47,260	$38,205	5,700
Forging Machine Operator	$46,970	$37,985	70
Separating Machine Operator	$46,970	$37,985	140
Athletic Trainer	$46,940	$37,962	840
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$46,920	$37,947	170
Word Processor and Typist	$46,860	$37,901	70
Private Detective and Investigator	$46,810	$37,863	530
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$46,770	$37,833	230
Child and Family Social Worker	$46,660	$37,749	4,220
Correctional Officer	$46,660	$37,749	4,970
Other Sales and Related Worker	$46,660	$37,749	270
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$46,610	$37,711	1,440
Carpet Installer	$46,600	$37,704	190
Hearing Aid Specialist	$46,530	$37,651	50
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$46,450	$37,590	1,320
Earth Driller	$46,440	$37,582	170
Auto Glass Installer	$46,340	$37,506	380
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$46,240	$37,430	2,790
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$46,170	$37,377	1,360
Interpreter and Translator	$46,130	$37,347	310
Mixing Machine Operator	$46,050	$37,286	2,220
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$46,010	$37,256	780
Legal Secretary	$45,950	$37,210	1,840
Dental Laboratory Technician	$45,760	$37,066	1,050
Utilities Meter Reader	$45,710	$37,028	470
Roofer	$45,670	$36,997	1,010
Auto Mechanic	$45,640	$36,975	9,040
Glazier	$45,520	$36,883	260
Motorboat Mechanic	$45,250	$36,678	420
Environmental Science Technician	$45,000	$36,489	410
Log Grader and Scaler	$44,950	$36,451	100
Mortician and Funeral Director	$44,930	$36,435	420
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$44,880	$36,397	15,360
Retail Sales Supervisor	$44,860	$36,382	25,020
Tile and Stone Setter	$44,800	$36,337	260
New Accounts Clerk	$44,780	$36,321	140
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$44,720	$36,276	2,110
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$44,640	$36,215	19,890
Pipelayer	$44,550	$36,147	460
Housekeeping Supervisor	$44,370	$36,010	2,550
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$44,250	$35,919	5,250
Construction Painter	$43,930	$35,676	1,570
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$43,830	$35,600	6,000
Medical Records Specialist	$43,810	$35,585	2,330
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$43,800	$35,577	1,680
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$43,640	$35,456	390
General Maintenance Worker	$43,630	$35,448	16,660
Other Health Technician	$43,600	$35,425	1,210
Recreation Supervisor	$43,460	$35,319	2,100
Gas Compressor Operator	$43,440	$35,304	60
News Reporter and Journalist	$43,440	$35,304	530
Pesticide Applicator	$43,440	$35,304	320
Community Health Worker	$43,340	$35,228	270
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$43,340	$35,228	200
Small Engine Mechanic	$43,110	$35,053	400
Aircraft Service Attendant	$43,090	$35,038	400
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$43,000	$34,970	290
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$42,840	$34,848	2,900
Miscellaneous Assembler	$42,700	$34,742	53,280
Motorcycle Mechanic	$42,670	$34,719	270
Bailiff	$42,300	$34,438	150
Music Director and Composer	$42,250	$34,400	70
Stonemason	$42,210	$34,369	90
Human Resources Assistant	$42,140	$34,316	960
Paving Equipment Operator	$41,880	$34,119	700
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$41,780	$34,043	940
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$41,720	$33,997	220
Surgical Assistant	$41,710	$33,990	470
Administrative Assistant	$41,630	$33,929	45,050
Mental Health Social Worker	$41,500	$33,830	740
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$41,500	$33,830	890
Food Science Technician	$40,940	$33,405	30
Personal Service Supervisor	$40,810	$33,306	1,280
Craft Artist	$40,800	$33,299	70
Vending Machine Repairer	$40,670	$33,200	420
Bill and Account Collector	$40,330	$32,942	2,090
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$40,300	$32,919	2,960
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$40,210	$32,850	1,060
Welding Machine Operator	$40,050	$32,729	1,250
Quality Control Inspector	$40,010	$32,699	13,120
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$39,970	$32,668	930
Fence Erector	$39,820	$32,554	–
Cutting Machine Operator	$39,740	$32,494	590
Billing and Posting Clerk	$39,520	$32,326	3,780
Agricultural Inspector	$39,300	$32,159	290
Parking Enforcement Worker	$39,270	$32,137	40
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$39,270	$32,137	440
Skincare Specialist	$39,260	$32,129	590
Driver/Sales Worker	$39,190	$32,076	4,310
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$39,180	$32,068	2,680
Dental Assistant	$39,080	$31,992	3,740
Pharmacy Technician	$39,030	$31,954	8,510
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$39,010	$31,939	5,900
Choreographer	$38,990	$31,924	30
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$38,960	$31,901	2,230
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$38,940	$31,886	7,720
Carpenter Helper	$38,930	$31,878	410
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$38,810	$31,787	2,160
Floor Layer	$38,730	$31,726	150
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$38,650	$31,666	1,510
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$38,610	$31,635	350
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$38,550	$31,590	1,760
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$38,530	$31,575	300
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$38,520	$31,567	70
Light Truck Driver	$38,490	$31,544	13,980
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$38,430	$31,499	100
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$38,430	$31,499	2,130
Pest Control Worker	$38,410	$31,483	2,540
Customer Service Representative	$38,400	$31,476	33,290
Court and Municipal Clerk	$38,360	$31,445	2,050
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$38,360	$31,445	170
Museum Technician and Conservator	$38,350	$31,438	130
File Clerk	$38,290	$31,392	110
Upholsterer	$38,270	$31,377	120
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$38,180	$31,309	4,960
Grinding Machine Operator	$38,170	$31,301	1,500
Insurance Claims Clerk	$38,140	$31,278	2,110
Packaging Machine Operator	$37,820	$31,035	3,240
Emergency Medical Technician	$37,810	$31,028	2,020
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator	$37,790	$31,013	130
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$37,700	$30,944	960
Roofer Helper	$37,670	$30,921	60
Other Education Worker	$37,630	$30,891	410
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker	$37,590	$30,861	190
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$37,520	$30,807	1,880
Other Food Processing Worker	$37,510	$30,800	460
Other Production Worker	$37,460	$30,762	630
Mechanical Door Repairer	$37,440	$30,747	260
Plumber Helper	$37,440	$30,747	770
Forest Fire Inspector	$37,430	$30,739	40
Highway Maintenance Worker	$37,430	$30,739	2,730
Mason Helper	$37,390	$30,709	70
Teller	$37,350	$30,678	6,770
Animal Control Worker	$37,340	$30,671	290
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$37,340	$30,671	770
Phlebotomist	$37,220	$30,580	2,350
Library Technician	$37,150	$30,526	390
Food Service Supervisor	$37,110	$30,496	19,180
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$37,010	$30,420	190
Other Entertainment Attendant	$37,000	$30,413	40
Food Batchmaker	$36,980	$30,397	1,280
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$36,970	$30,390	70
Medical Secretary	$36,930	$30,359	16,580
Construction Laborer	$36,900	$30,337	18,400
Dispensing Optician	$36,880	$30,321	880
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$36,760	$30,230	660
Woodworking Machine Operator	$36,750	$30,223	2,580
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$36,730	$30,207	820
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$36,680	$30,169	1,260
Psychiatric Technician	$36,680	$30,169	3,290
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$36,670	$30,162	36,140
Printing Press Operator	$36,670	$30,162	2,160
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$36,620	$30,124	1,300
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$36,620	$30,124	150
Veterinary Technician	$36,590	$30,101	1,880
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$36,500	$30,033	2,350
Electrician Helper	$36,490	$30,025	2,630
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$36,360	$29,926	240
Pharmacy Aide	$36,260	$29,850	460
Mail Clerk	$36,190	$29,797	470
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$36,140	$29,759	1,710
Photographer	$36,130	$29,752	530
Medical Assistant	$36,100	$29,729	13,300
Credit Authorizer	$35,990	$29,645	330
Shoe and Leather Worker	$35,970	$29,630	60
Costume Attendant	$35,910	$29,585	50
Production Helper	$35,910	$29,585	7,230
Social and Human Service Assistant	$35,830	$29,524	3,370
Medical Equipment Preparer	$35,800	$29,501	1,000
Veterinary Assistant	$35,800	$29,501	1,240
Milling Machine Operator	$35,760	$29,471	210
Geological Technician	$35,670	$29,402	–
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$35,630	$29,372	12,020
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$35,620	$29,364	150
Tutor	$35,500	$29,273	890
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$35,390	$29,191	840
Medical Transcriptionist	$35,340	$29,153	410
Freezing Equipment Operator	$35,280	$29,107	280
Counter and Rental Clerk	$35,170	$29,024	8,010
Hand Cutter and Trimmer	$35,160	$29,016	–
Data Entry Keyer	$35,130	$28,993	1,060
Cleaning Equipment Operator	$35,090	$28,963	140
Other Textile Worker	$35,090	$28,963	40
Prepress Technician and Worker	$35,020	$28,910	130
Tire Repairer and Changer	$35,010	$28,902	2,240
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$35,000	$28,895	160
Furniture Finisher	$34,950	$28,858	190
Telemarketer	$34,840	$28,774	1,330
Courier and Messenger	$34,820	$28,759	720
Mobile Home Installer	$34,670	$28,645	40
Floral Designer	$34,430	$28,464	470
Stocker and Order Filler	$34,290	$28,358	46,580
Interviewer	$34,180	$28,274	3,120
Nursing Assistant	$34,140	$28,244	25,250
Baker	$34,030	$28,161	1,880
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$33,910	$28,071	370
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$33,870	$28,040	740
Crematory Operator	$33,840	$28,017	40
Parts Salesperson	$33,820	$28,002	5,880
Plating Machine Operator	$33,730	$27,934	400
Security Guard	$33,720	$27,926	15,210
Tax Preparer	$33,280	$27,593	290
Textile Dyeing Machine Operator	$33,190	$27,525	100
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$32,590	$27,071	10,460
Switchboard Operator	$32,210	$26,783	680
Restaurant Cook	$32,180	$26,760	16,260
Hand Packer and Packager	$31,770	$26,450	7,050
Tour and Travel Guide	$31,700	$26,397	410
Orderly	$31,310	$26,102	400
General Office Clerk	$31,200	$26,019	13,130
Tailor and Dressmaker	$31,200	$26,019	90
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$31,080	$25,928	9,140
Etcher and Engraver	$31,030	$25,890	60
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$30,960	$25,838	1,850
Sewing Machine Operator	$30,830	$25,739	2,300
Janitor	$30,620	$25,579	25,110
Parking Attendant	$30,350	$25,376	1,110
Funeral Attendant	$30,310	$25,345	550
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$30,300	$25,338	920
Concierge	$30,120	$25,201	300
Retail Salesperson	$30,040	$25,140	60,880
Photo Processing Worker	$29,850	$24,997	40
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$29,360	$24,626	6,440
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$29,190	$24,497	250
Automotive Service Attendant	$29,180	$24,489	2,150
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$29,150	$24,467	3,300
Barber	$29,120	$24,444	–
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$29,000	$24,353	2,920
Dishwasher	$28,930	$24,301	3,540
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$28,630	$24,073	–
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$28,370	$23,874	2,150
Recreation Worker	$28,360	$23,867	4,700
Animal Caretaker	$28,330	$23,843	4,100
Preschool Teacher	$28,310	$23,828	7,910
Cashier	$28,250	$23,781	46,420
School Bus Monitor	$28,210	$23,750	130
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$28,130	$23,687	1,080
Hotel Desk Clerk	$28,050	$23,625	3,910
Bartender	$27,980	$23,572	6,560
Food Preparation Worker	$27,930	$23,533	17,680
Fast Food Cook	$27,870	$23,486	26,740
Home Health Aide	$27,840	$23,463	20,930
Residential Advisor	$27,650	$23,315	2,570
Library Assistant	$27,530	$23,222	900
Maid and Housekeeper	$27,480	$23,184	8,290
Physical Therapist Aide	$27,290	$23,036	750
Psychiatric Aide	$27,150	$22,927	790
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$27,120	$22,904	8,780
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$27,080	$22,873	250
Garment Presser	$26,860	$22,703	390
Waiter and Waitress	$26,840	$22,687	28,760
Locker Room Attendant	$26,440	$22,377	60
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$26,130	$22,135	5,400
Substitute Teacher	$25,340	$21,522	9,290
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$25,150	$21,374	60
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$24,420	$20,805	230
Teaching Assistant	$24,070	$20,533	10,140
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$23,700	$20,245	41,460
Other Personal Care Worker	$23,590	$20,159	240
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$23,210	$19,863	6,740
Other Food Service Worker	$22,990	$19,692	–
Childcare Worker	$22,720	$19,482	4,580
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$22,600	$19,389	–
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$22,470	$19,287	3,420
Usher and Ticket Taker	$22,360	$19,202	770
Short Order Cook	$22,330	$19,178	–
Shampooer	$21,810	$18,774	–
School Bus Driver	$17,630	$15,519	10,410

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Alabama median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Alabama paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Alabama

What is the highest-paying job in Alabama?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 3 jobs in Alabama, such as emergency medicine physician. Of the jobs with an exact median, cardiologist pays most: $519,480, or $334,195 after tax.

What is the most common job in Alabama?

Retail Salesperson: about 60,880 people in Alabama, with a median of $30,040.

How much do you take home on the median Alabama salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Alabama is $45,670 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $36,997 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Alabama tax.

Which job pays more in Alabama than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Alabama, chemical equipment operator pays furthest above its US median: $80,330 here, 38% more than the national $58,040.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Alabama. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.