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Average salary by job family in Birmingham
| Management | $129,730 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $112,140 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $101,240 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,440 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $87,010 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $85,970 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $81,880 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,480 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,440 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,590 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,650 |
| Construction and Extraction | $54,740 |
| Sales and Related | $49,950 |
| Protective Service | $49,760 |
| Production | $49,690 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $47,300 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,020 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,830 |
| Healthcare Support | $37,270 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $36,170 |
| Personal Care and Service | $33,270 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $30,460 |
Highest-paying jobs in Birmingham
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$307,190
- Physicians, All Other$246,650
- Chief Executives$222,130
- Pediatricians, General$213,120
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$181,660
- Financial Managers$172,470
- Family Medicine Physicians$171,790
- Nurse Anesthetists$170,830
- Lawyers$165,910
- Natural Sciences Managers$160,940
Most common jobs in Birmingham and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 17,850 | $78,940 | $78,680 |
| Retail Salespersons | 15,280 | $34,230 | $31,450 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 10,900 | $45,020 | $44,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 10,890 | $38,030 | $35,660 |
| Cashiers | 10,690 | $29,580 | $29,310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 10,080 | $26,610 | $27,020 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 9,850 | $43,560 | $40,530 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 9,170 | $56,600 | $54,460 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 8,200 | $38,850 | $37,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7,950 | $148,770 | $123,560 |
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Cost of living in Birmingham
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 91.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,770 therefore buys what $66,311 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $262,556, 3.8 times the median household income of $69,627.
$262,556typical home value
$69,627median household income
91.6BEA price parity
1,181,432metro population
Take-home pay in Birmingham
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,990 | $28,888 | $2,407 |
| Median wage | $47,770 | $38,592 | $3,216 |
| Average wage | $60,770 | $48,466 | $4,039 |
| 75th percentile wage | $72,240 | $56,632 | $4,719 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Birmingham
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$222K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$182K
- Financial Managers$172K
- Natural Sciences Managers$161K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$153K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$152K
- General and Operations Managers$149K
- Managers, All Other$147K
- Marketing Managers$143K
- Human Resources Managers$139K
- Administrative Services Managers$137K
- Training and Development Managers$136K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$135K
- Sales Managers$133K
- Purchasing Managers$132K
- Facilities Managers$126K
- Industrial Production Managers$124K
- Public Relations Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$116K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$113K
- Construction Managers$108K
- Emergency Management Directors$108K
- Fundraising Managers$104K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Social and Community Service Managers$80K
- Education Administrators, All Other$78K
- Lodging Managers$78K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$75K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$74K
- Funeral Home Managers$73K
- Food Service Managers$70K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$51K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$127K
- Database Architects$125K
- Actuaries$125K
- Software Developers$123K
- Information Security Analysts$117K
- Computer Systems Analysts$101K
- Database Administrators$101K
- Computer Programmers$101K
- Data Scientists$100K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$97K
- Operations Research Analysts$95K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$90K
- Statisticians$80K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$78K
- Web Developers$69K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$67K
- Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other$60K
- Computer User Support Specialists$57K
Architecture and Engineering21 jobs
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$122K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$122K
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$114K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$109K
- Civil Engineers$106K
- Environmental Engineers$106K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Aerospace Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$103K
- Materials Engineers$99K
- Landscape Architects$98K
- Surveyors$75K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Mechanical Drafters$62K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$60K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$59K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$58K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$56K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical40 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$307K
- Physicians, All Other$247K
- Pediatricians, General$213K
- Family Medicine Physicians$172K
- Nurse Anesthetists$171K
- Podiatrists$152K
- Optometrists$150K
- Pharmacists$136K
- Veterinarians$133K
- Nurse Practitioners$114K
- Physician Assistants$108K
- Physical Therapists$102K
- Occupational Therapists$98K
- Radiation Therapists$90K
- Audiologists$89K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$88K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$83K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$82K
- Registered Nurses$79K
- Chiropractors$76K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$75K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$72K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Respiratory Therapists$68K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Dental Hygienists$63K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$57K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56K
- Paramedics$53K
- Surgical Technologists$51K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Athletic Trainers$50K
- Medical Records Specialists$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$41K
- Opticians, Dispensing$40K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$40K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$38K
- Psychiatric Technicians$35K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$133K
- Management Analysts$124K
- Project Management Specialists$111K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$105K
- Credit Analysts$104K
- Financial Risk Specialists$93K
- Budget Analysts$92K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$92K
- Loan Officers$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$85K
- Logisticians$84K
- Compliance Officers$84K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$84K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Insurance Underwriters$81K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$78K
- Human Resources Specialists$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$74K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Fundraisers$64K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$62K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$60K
- Labor Relations Specialists$56K
- Credit Counselors$51K
Life, Physical, and Social Science14 jobs
- Nuclear Technicians$129K
- Chemists$101K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$99K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$95K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$92K
- Foresters$89K
- Urban and Regional Planners$87K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$79K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76K
- Forensic Science Technicians$66K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$66K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$64K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media21 jobs
- Art Directors$90K
- Technical Writers$90K
- Editors$79K
- Producers and Directors$77K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$73K
- Film and Video Editors$70K
- Writers and Authors$69K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$68K
- Interior Designers$64K
- Graphic Designers$60K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$60K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$58K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$57K
- Audio and Video Technicians$56K
- Broadcast Technicians$53K
- Photographers$48K
- Coaches and Scouts$47K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$47K
- Interpreters and Translators$45K
- Floral Designers$35K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair34 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$93K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$83K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$77K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$70K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$67K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$66K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63K
- Millwrights$62K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$60K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$58K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$58K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$58K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Riggers$52K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$50K
- Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$45K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$44K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$41K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$41K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Educational Instruction and Library32 jobs
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$129K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Instructional Coordinators$79K
- Curators$78K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$78K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$77K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$71K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$67K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$66K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$63K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$62K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$45K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Tutors$38K
- Library Technicians$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$67K
- Health Education Specialists$63K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$61K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$58K
- Clergy$55K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$44K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$40K
Construction and Extraction26 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$68K
- Boilermakers$62K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$59K
- Electricians$57K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$56K
- Sheet Metal Workers$53K
- Carpenters$52K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$52K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$51K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$51K
- Roofers$50K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$49K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$47K
- Pipelayers$46K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$46K
- Tile and Stone Setters$44K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$44K
- Helpers--Carpenters$43K
- Construction Laborers$40K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$39K
- Helpers--Electricians$39K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$36K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Insurance Sales Agents$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$80K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$72K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$71K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$61K
- Travel Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$51K
- Parts Salespersons$40K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$39K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$28K
Protective Service16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$87K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$85K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$76K
- Transportation Security Screeners$64K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Firefighters$54K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$54K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$53K
- Bailiffs$47K
- Animal Control Workers$41K
- Security Guards$34K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$32K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Production57 jobs
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$133K
- Power Plant Operators$99K
- Gas Plant Operators$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$70K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Patternmakers, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$59K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$55K
- Machinists$55K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$54K
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$54K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$47K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$46K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$43K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Printing Press Operators$40K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$40K
- Upholsterers$39K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$39K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Food Batchmakers$38K
- Helpers--Production Workers$37K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$35K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$35K
- Bakers$35K
- Sewing Machine Operators$34K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$33K
- Production Workers, All Other$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$28K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$28K
Office and Administrative Support39 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$59K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$59K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$58K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$56K
- Procurement Clerks$54K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$54K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$51K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$48K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$46K
- Bill and Account Collectors$46K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$44K
- Customer Service Representatives$44K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$43K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$42K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$42K
- Tellers$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37K
- Couriers and Messengers$37K
- Office Clerks, General$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$35K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30K
Transportation and Material Moving23 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$124K
- Transportation Inspectors$101K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Traffic Technicians$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$57K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$56K
- Crane and Tower Operators$53K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$47K
- Driver/Sales Workers$45K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$44K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$42K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$40K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$36K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Parking Attendants$28K
- Bus Drivers, School$20K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Healthcare Support14 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$68K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$63K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49K
- Dental Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$39K
- Medical Assistants$39K
- Medical Transcriptionists$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$37K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
- Nursing Assistants$35K
- Orderlies$32K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30K
- Physical Therapist Aides$28K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$50K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$47K
- Pest Control Workers$42K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29K
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41K
- Tour and Travel Guides$35K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34K
- Recreation Workers$33K
- Residential Advisors$33K
- Funeral Attendants$32K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$26K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26K
- Childcare Workers$26K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Bartenders$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$30K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$29K
- Waiters and Waitresses$28K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26K
- Cooks, Short Order$26K
Jobs paid by the hour in Birmingham
For 2 jobs in the Birmingham, AL metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actors | $25.95 | $25.56 | n/a |
| Musicians and Singers | $23.79 | $23.79 | 120 |
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Salary in Birmingham: questions
What is a good salary in Birmingham?
Half of all workers in the Birmingham metro earn less than $47,770 and the average is $60,770. Earning more than $72,240 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Birmingham to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $63,940, because prices here are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Birmingham?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($307,190), Physicians, All Other ($246,650), Chief Executives ($222,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Birmingham, AL (13820), all occupations and 489 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
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